Harrison, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Harrison Police Department serves the city of Harrison, NJ in Hudson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 629 violent crimes and 1,786 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.8 per 100k residents, which is 10.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 179.6 per 100k, 9.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 BAnnual Rate94.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents629 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate179.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,786 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate109.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,420 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate49.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.8 | B | 629 | 106.2 | -10.7% |
| Property Crime | 179.6 | C | 1786 | 163.6 | +9.8% |
| Robbery | 24.9 | F | 80 | 5.8 | +328.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.0 | B | 161 | 22.3 | -32.7% |
| Burglary | 20.0 | B | 146 | 24.0 | -16.9% |
| Larceny | 109.8 | C | 1420 | 116.4 | -5.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 49.9 | F | 219 | 22.2 | +125.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Newark | 1 miles | A 41.5 | D 249.3 | Violent: 56.2% lower Property: 38.8% higher |
| Kearny | 2 miles | A 38.4 | D 225.0 | Violent: 59.5% lower Property: 25.3% higher |
| Newark | 2 miles | D 146.5 | C 184.0 | Violent: 54.5% higher Property: 2.4% higher |
| East Orange | 3 miles | C 118.7 | D 206.7 | Violent: 25.2% higher Property: 15.1% higher |
| Bayonne | 4 miles | A 58.2 | A 104.7 | Violent: 38.6% lower Property: 41.7% lower |