Maple Shade Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Maple Shade Township Police Department serves the city of Maple Shade Township, NJ in Burlington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 819 violent crimes and 1,636 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.8 per 100k residents, which is 29.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 199.6 per 100k, 22.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 26 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 B
Annual Rate74.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents819 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate34.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate199.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,636 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate154.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,238 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime74.8B819106.2-29.5%
Property Crime199.6D1636163.6+22.0%
Rape5.0D503.5+41.1%
Aggravated Assault34.9D14622.3+56.9%
Burglary20.0B20924.0-16.9%
Larceny154.7D1238116.4+32.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft24.9C18222.2+12.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 26 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Male 2
Anti-Asian 3
Anti-Hindu 1
Anti-White 1
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 3
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 13

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Moorestown Township 2 miles
A 4.6
A 64.9
Violent: 93.8% lower
Property: 67.5% lower
Pennsauken Township 3 miles
C 117.9
F 369.7
Violent: 57.5% higher
Property: 85.2% higher
Merchantville 3 miles
N/A 0.0
F 340.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 70.3% higher
Palmyra 3 miles
A 26.7
B 146.9
Violent: 64.3% lower
Property: 26.4% lower
Riverton 4 miles
N/A 0.0
F 287.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 44.1% higher