Maplewood Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Maplewood Township Police Department serves the city of Maplewood Township, NJ in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 410 violent crimes and 1,492 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.8 per 100k residents, which is 70.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 123.4 per 100k, 24.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 ARobbery
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.8 | A | 410 | 106.2 | -70.0% |
| Property Crime | 123.4 | B | 1492 | 163.6 | -24.6% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 50 | 5.8 | -31.6% |
| Burglary | 11.9 | A | 95 | 24.0 | -50.3% |
| Larceny | 95.5 | B | 1145 | 116.4 | -17.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.9 | B | 251 | 22.2 | -28.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Orange | 2 miles | A 22.0 | C 159.5 | Violent: 30.9% lower Property: 29.3% higher |
| Hillside Township | 2 miles | A 54.7 | D 259.6 | Violent: 71.7% higher Property: 110.5% higher |
| Millburn Township | 3 miles | A 4.5 | D 240.2 | Violent: 85.8% lower Property: 94.7% higher |
| Springfield | 3 miles | A 23.8 | A 77.3 | Violent: 25.3% lower Property: 37.3% lower |
| Kenilworth | 4 miles | A 12.1 | A 60.6 | Violent: 61.9% lower Property: 50.9% lower |