Medford Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Medford Township Police Department serves the city of Medford Township, NJ in Burlington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 373 violent crimes and 748 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.6 per 100k residents, which is 58.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.9 per 100k, 57.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 61 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 CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
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 | 44.6 | A | 373 | 106.2 | -58.0% |
| Property Crime | 68.9 | A | 748 | 163.6 | -57.9% |
| Rape | 4.0 | C | 33 | 3.5 | +14.5% |
| Burglary | 4.0 | A | 105 | 24.0 | -83.1% |
| Larceny | 60.8 | A | 604 | 116.4 | -47.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 30 | 22.2 | -81.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 61 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 2 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Jewish | 7 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 8 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 31 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evesham Township | 3 miles | A 55.1 | B 134.6 | Violent: 23.5% higher Property: 95.4% higher |
| Medford Lakes | 3 miles | A 23.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 47.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Lumberton Township | 5 miles | A 54.3 | C 147.5 | Violent: 21.8% higher Property: 114.0% higher |
| Westampton Township | 6 miles | F 173.9 | F 282.6 | Violent: 289.9% higher Property: 310.0% higher |
| Mount Laurel Township | 7 miles | A 49.5 | D 204.3 | Violent: 10.9% higher Property: 196.4% higher |