Jersey City, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Jersey City Police Department serves the city of Jersey City, NJ in Hudson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 11,982 violent crimes and 22,275 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.1 per 100k residents, which is 3.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 179.2 per 100k, 9.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 37 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 CHomicide
Grade DRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.1 | C | 11982 | 106.2 | -3.9% |
| Property Crime | 179.2 | C | 22275 | 163.6 | +9.5% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 77 | 0.5 | +31.4% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 280 | 3.5 | -80.2% |
| Robbery | 7.4 | D | 1440 | 5.8 | +26.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.9 | D | 3921 | 22.3 | +43.4% |
| Burglary | 4.9 | A | 2017 | 24.0 | -79.6% |
| Larceny | 144.2 | D | 16910 | 116.4 | +23.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 29.5 | D | 3301 | 22.2 | +32.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 37 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 8 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 7 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 4 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken | 1 miles | A 59.8 | B 128.4 | Violent: 41.4% lower Property: 28.3% lower |
| Bayonne | 2 miles | A 58.2 | A 104.7 | Violent: 43.0% lower Property: 41.6% lower |
| Weehawken Township | 3 miles | A 34.6 | B 126.9 | Violent: 66.1% lower Property: 29.2% lower |
| Union City | 4 miles | B 94.9 | B 132.3 | Violent: 7.0% lower Property: 26.2% lower |
| North Bergen Township | 4 miles | B 76.1 | A 94.7 | Violent: 25.5% lower Property: 47.2% lower |