Kenilworth, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Kenilworth Police Department serves the city of Kenilworth, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 99 violent crimes and 471 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.1 per 100k residents, which is 88.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.6 per 100k, 63.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. 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 Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents471 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate60.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents373 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 12.1 | A | 99 | 106.2 | -88.6% |
| Property Crime | 60.6 | A | 471 | 163.6 | -63.0% |
| Larceny | 60.6 | A | 373 | 116.4 | -47.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Township | 1 miles | A 12.6 | A 100.5 | Violent: 3.6% higher Property: 65.8% higher |
| Elizabeth | 2 miles | C 118.3 | F 315.2 | Violent: 875.9% higher Property: 420.0% higher |
| Garwood | 2 miles | A 37.3 | A 93.3 | Violent: 208.1% higher Property: 54.0% higher |
| Linden | 2 miles | D 138.2 | F 354.7 | Violent: 1040.3% higher Property: 485.3% higher |
| Mountainside | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 76.3% lower |