Manchester Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Manchester Township Police Department serves the city of Manchester Township, NJ in Ocean County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 537 violent crimes and 911 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.9 per 100k residents, which is 71.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.3 per 100k, 77.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 49 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.9 | A | 537 | 106.2 | -71.8% |
| Property Crime | 36.3 | A | 911 | 163.6 | -77.8% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 18 | 3.5 | -39.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.1 | A | 48 | 22.3 | -90.4% |
| Burglary | 2.1 | A | 144 | 24.0 | -91.1% |
| Larceny | 32.0 | A | 707 | 116.4 | -72.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 49 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 23 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 18 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakehurst | 1 miles | A 36.5 | A 73.0 | Violent: 22.0% higher Property: 101.0% higher |
| Toms River Township | 6 miles | B 85.7 | B 112.6 | Violent: 186.7% higher Property: 210.2% higher |
| South Toms River | 7 miles | A 52.8 | A 105.6 | Violent: 76.6% higher Property: 190.9% higher |
| Lakewood Township | 8 miles | A 54.0 | A 50.5 | Violent: 80.7% higher Property: 39.1% higher |
| Pine Beach | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |