Hawthorne, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hawthorne Police Department serves the city of Hawthorne, NJ in Passaic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 119 violent crimes and 759 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.7 per 100k residents, which is 85.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.9 per 100k, 45.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 AAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents759 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents653 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15.7 | A | 119 | 106.2 | -85.2% |
| Property Crime | 88.9 | A | 759 | 163.6 | -45.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.2 | A | 13 | 22.3 | -76.5% |
| Burglary | 31.4 | D | 47 | 24.0 | +30.5% |
| Larceny | 41.8 | A | 653 | 116.4 | -64.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.7 | B | 59 | 22.2 | -29.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rock | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 107.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 21.4% higher |
| North Haledon | 2 miles | A 35.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 124.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Prospect Park | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 112.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 26.8% higher |
| Fair Lawn | 2 miles | A 16.9 | A 78.6 | Violent: 7.5% higher Property: 11.5% lower |
| Haledon | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 22.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 74.6% lower |