Harrison Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Harrison Township Police Department serves the city of Harrison Township, NJ in Gloucester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 253 violent crimes and 282 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.5 per 100k residents, which is 45.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.1 per 100k, 51.7% below 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 5 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 A
Annual Rate57.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents253 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate79.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate64.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime57.5A253106.2-45.8%
Property Crime79.1A282163.6-51.7%
Aggravated Assault7.2A2322.3-67.7%
Burglary14.4A5424.0-40.2%
Larceny64.7A200116.4-44.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Gay (Male) 3
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Clayton 2 miles
A 66.6
A 99.9
Violent: 15.8% higher
Property: 26.3% higher
Deptford Township 2 miles
B 76.8
F 285.8
Violent: 33.6% higher
Property: 261.3% higher
Logan Township 2 miles
N/A 0.0
B 114.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 45.0% higher
South Harrison Township 2 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Swedesboro 2 miles
C 109.0
A 36.3
Violent: 89.4% higher
Property: 54.1% lower