Monroe Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Monroe Township Police Department serves the city of Monroe Township, NJ in Gloucester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 707 violent crimes and 1,781 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.3 per 100k residents, which is 43.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 138.8 per 100k, 15.1% 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 14 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.3 | A | 707 | 106.2 | -43.3% |
| Property Crime | 138.8 | B | 1781 | 163.6 | -15.1% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -55.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.1 | A | 103 | 22.3 | -41.1% |
| Burglary | 44.5 | F | 353 | 24.0 | +85.3% |
| Larceny | 83.8 | B | 1303 | 116.4 | -28.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.5 | A | 120 | 22.2 | -52.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 14 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 12 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow Township | 5 miles | A 62.4 | A 89.9 | Violent: 3.6% higher Property: 35.2% lower |
| Glassboro | 7 miles | A 66.9 | A 83.7 | Violent: 11.1% higher Property: 39.7% lower |
| Pine Valley | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Pine Hill | 8 miles | D 157.9 | B 139.3 | Violent: 162.0% higher Property: 0.3% higher |
| Laurel Springs | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 50.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 63.7% lower |