Island Heights, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Island Heights Police Department serves the city of Island Heights, NJ in Ocean County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 32 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.0 per 100k residents, which is 9.2% above 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 1 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 CAnnual Rate116.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.0 | C | 32 | 106.2 | +9.2% |
| Robbery | 58.0 | F | 1 | 5.8 | +896.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Head | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 102.6 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Beachwood | 0 miles | A 61.8 | A 79.5 | Violent: 46.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Berkeley Township | 0 miles | A 28.6 | A 83.5 | Violent: 75.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Brick Township | 0 miles | A 35.0 | A 94.7 | Violent: 69.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Harvey Cedars | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |