Highlands, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Highlands Police Department serves the city of Highlands, NJ in Monmouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 123 violent crimes and 68 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 21.6 per 100k residents, which is 79.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 21.6 per 100k, 86.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent 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 AAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 21.6 | A | 123 | 106.2 | -79.6% |
Property Crime | 21.6 | A | 68 | 163.6 | -86.8% |
Larceny | 21.6 | A | 54 | 116.4 | -81.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rumson | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 27.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 28.8% higher |
Atlantic Highlands | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 45.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 110.4% higher |
Fair Haven | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 65.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 202.0% higher |
Monmouth Beach | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 31.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 44.0% higher |
Little Silver | 5 miles | A 16.5 | B 115.7 | Violent: 23.6% lower Property: 434.7% higher |