Montville Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Montville Township Police Department serves the city of Montville Township, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 88 violent crimes and 611 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.2 per 100k residents, which is 79.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.8 per 100k, 51.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.2 | A | 88 | 106.2 | -79.1% |
| Property Crime | 79.8 | A | 611 | 163.6 | -51.2% |
| Robbery | 4.4 | B | 2 | 5.8 | -23.7% |
| Burglary | 22.2 | C | 108 | 24.0 | -7.7% |
| Larceny | 57.7 | A | 431 | 116.4 | -50.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonton | 2 miles | A 56.8 | B 136.3 | Violent: 156.0% higher Property: 70.7% higher |
| Boonton Township | 3 miles | A 45.2 | A 22.6 | Violent: 103.8% higher Property: 71.7% lower |
| Lincoln Park | 3 miles | A 27.3 | B 118.4 | Violent: 23.2% higher Property: 48.3% higher |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 4 miles | A 40.8 | A 90.4 | Violent: 83.8% higher Property: 13.2% higher |
| Pequannock Township | 5 miles | A 19.2 | A 51.1 | Violent: 13.5% lower Property: 35.9% lower |