Hardyston Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Hardyston Township Police Department serves the city of Hardyston Township, NJ in Sussex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 218 violent crimes and 168 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.7 per 100k residents, which is 32.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 11.9 per 100k, 92.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate71.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime71.7B218106.2-32.5%
Property Crime11.9A168163.6-92.7%
Larceny11.9A132116.4-89.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Franklin 2 miles
N/A 0.0
A 80.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 569.0% higher
Hamburg 5 miles
A 60.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 16.3% lower
Property: N/A
Newton 5 miles
C 105.6
B 117.3
Violent: 47.2% higher
Property: 881.8% higher
Ogdensburg 5 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Sparta Township 5 miles
A 19.7
A 44.3
Violent: 72.6% lower
Property: 270.6% higher