Lopatcong Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lopatcong Township Police Department serves the city of Lopatcong Township, NJ in Warren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 100 violent crimes and 344 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.5 per 100k residents, which is 42.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 30.7 per 100k, 81.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
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 | 61.5 | A | 100 | 106.2 | -42.1% |
| Property Crime | 30.7 | A | 344 | 163.6 | -81.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.3 | A | 12 | 22.3 | -53.9% |
| Larceny | 20.5 | A | 292 | 116.4 | -82.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.3 | A | 21 | 22.2 | -53.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg | 1 miles | F 175.7 | A 91.1 | Violent: 185.8% higher Property: 196.4% higher |
| Alpha | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Pohatcong Township | 4 miles | A 60.9 | F 456.8 | Violent: 0.9% lower Property: 1385.9% higher |
| Holland Township | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Belvidere | 11 miles | B 78.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 27.9% higher Property: N/A |