Moorestown Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Moorestown Township Police Department serves the city of Moorestown Township, NJ in Burlington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 180 violent crimes and 771 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 4.6 per 100k residents, which is 95.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 64.9 per 100k, 60.3% 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 18 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
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 | 4.6 | A | 180 | 106.2 | -95.6% |
| Property Crime | 64.9 | A | 771 | 163.6 | -60.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.6 | A | 28 | 22.3 | -79.2% |
| Larceny | 60.3 | A | 617 | 116.4 | -48.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.6 | A | 45 | 22.2 | -79.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 18 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Laurel Township | 1 miles | A 49.5 | D 204.3 | Violent: 965.7% higher Property: 214.6% higher |
| Maple Shade Township | 2 miles | B 74.8 | D 199.6 | Violent: 1513.1% higher Property: 207.5% higher |
| Riverton | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 287.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 343.1% higher |
| Palmyra | 5 miles | A 26.7 | B 146.9 | Violent: 475.6% higher Property: 126.3% higher |
| Pennsauken Township | 5 miles | C 117.9 | F 369.7 | Violent: 2440.5% higher Property: 469.5% higher |