Middle Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Middle Township Police Department serves the city of Middle Township, NJ in Cape May County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,282 violent crimes and 1,584 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 106.6 per 100k residents, which is 0.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 106.6 per 100k, 34.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 28 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 CRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 106.6 | C | 1282 | 106.2 | +0.4% |
| Property Crime | 106.6 | B | 1584 | 163.6 | -34.8% |
| Robbery | 9.7 | F | 24 | 5.8 | +66.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.2 | C | 196 | 22.3 | +8.9% |
| Burglary | 9.7 | A | 189 | 24.0 | -59.7% |
| Larceny | 92.1 | B | 1313 | 116.4 | -20.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 28 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 4 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 15 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Township | 1 miles | C 108.1 | A 40.5 | Violent: 1.4% higher Property: 62.0% lower |
| North Wildwood | 1 miles | A 55.0 | A 55.0 | Violent: 48.4% lower Property: 48.4% lower |
| Stone Harbor | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| West Wildwood | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Avalon | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 82.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 22.5% lower |