Madison, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Madison Police Department serves the city of Madison, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 80 violent crimes and 451 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.7 per 100k residents, which is 82.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 37.5 per 100k, 77.1% below 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 10 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 Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate37.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents451 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate37.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents359 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.7 | A | 80 | 106.2 | -82.4% |
| Property Crime | 37.5 | A | 451 | 163.6 | -77.1% |
| Larceny | 37.5 | A | 359 | 116.4 | -67.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 64.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.1% higher |
| Florham Park | 0 miles | A 21.8 | A 80.0 | Violent: 16.5% higher Property: 113.6% higher |
| Harding Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 25.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 31.7% lower |
| Jefferson Township | 0 miles | A 19.4 | A 14.6 | Violent: 3.6% higher Property: 61.1% lower |
| Mendham Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 49.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 32.5% higher |