Hopewell Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hopewell Township Police Department serves the city of Hopewell Township, NJ in Mercer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 249 violent crimes and 359 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.6 per 100k residents, which is 51.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 45.8 per 100k, 72.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.6 | A | 249 | 106.2 | -51.4% |
| Property Crime | 45.8 | A | 359 | 163.6 | -72.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.5 | A | 21 | 22.3 | -48.5% |
| Larceny | 40.1 | A | 275 | 116.4 | -65.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.7 | A | 15 | 22.2 | -74.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 9 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightstown | 0 miles | B 85.3 | A 51.2 | Violent: 65.4% higher Property: 11.6% higher |
| Hopewell | 0 miles | A 52.7 | A 52.7 | Violent: 2.2% higher Property: 15.0% higher |
| West Windsor Township | 0 miles | A 13.4 | B 137.8 | Violent: 73.9% lower Property: 200.6% higher |
| Trenton | 5 miles | F 251.4 | D 242.4 | Violent: 387.4% higher Property: 428.9% higher |
| Ewing Township | 5 miles | D 131.5 | F 286.8 | Violent: 154.9% higher Property: 525.7% higher |