Lakewood Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lakewood Township Police Department serves the city of Lakewood Township, NJ in Ocean County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,697 violent crimes and 3,724 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.0 per 100k residents, which is 49.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.5 per 100k, 69.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 188 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 ARape
Grade BRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
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 | 54.0 | A | 2697 | 106.2 | -49.1% |
| Property Crime | 50.5 | A | 3724 | 163.6 | -69.1% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 58 | 3.5 | -20.5% |
| Robbery | 2.1 | A | 134 | 5.8 | -63.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 440 | 22.3 | -65.3% |
| Burglary | 3.5 | A | 725 | 24.0 | -85.4% |
| Larceny | 43.5 | A | 2718 | 116.4 | -62.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.5 | A | 244 | 22.2 | -84.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 188 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 3 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 124 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 7 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 28 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Township | 8 miles | A 29.9 | A 36.3 | Violent: 44.7% lower Property: 28.1% lower |
| Toms River Township | 8 miles | B 85.7 | B 112.6 | Violent: 58.7% higher Property: 122.9% higher |
| Lakehurst | 8 miles | A 36.5 | A 73.0 | Violent: 32.5% lower Property: 44.4% higher |
| Point Pleasant | 8 miles | A 25.4 | A 30.4 | Violent: 53.1% lower Property: 39.8% lower |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 9 miles | C 121.1 | B 121.1 | Violent: 124.2% higher Property: 139.8% higher |