Linwood, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Linwood Police Department serves the city of Linwood, NJ in Atlantic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 109 violent crimes and 282 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.3 per 100k residents, which is 86.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 258.2 per 100k, 57.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate258.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate229.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 14.3 | A | 109 | 106.2 | -86.5% |
| Property Crime | 258.2 | D | 282 | 163.6 | +57.8% |
| Burglary | 28.7 | C | 31 | 24.0 | +19.4% |
| Larceny | 229.5 | F | 243 | 116.4 | +97.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Harbor Township | 1 miles | C 108.3 | C 185.3 | Violent: 654.4% higher Property: 28.2% lower |
| Northfield | 2 miles | A 11.8 | C 153.6 | Violent: 17.7% lower Property: 40.5% lower |
| Ocean City | 5 miles | A 17.6 | A 44.1 | Violent: 22.9% higher Property: 82.9% lower |
| Ventnor City | 5 miles | C 97.1 | D 204.9 | Violent: 576.4% higher Property: 20.6% lower |
| Absecon | 7 miles | F 185.3 | C 152.6 | Violent: 1191.6% higher Property: 40.9% lower |