Morris Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Morris Township Police Department serves the city of Morris Township, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 156 violent crimes and 529 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.8 per 100k residents, which is 88.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 29.8 per 100k, 81.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 12.8 | A | 156 | 106.2 | -88.0% |
| Property Crime | 29.8 | A | 529 | 163.6 | -81.8% |
| Burglary | 4.3 | A | 126 | 24.0 | -82.3% |
| Larceny | 25.6 | A | 358 | 116.4 | -78.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown | 1 miles | B 73.1 | A 19.5 | Violent: 472.5% higher Property: 34.6% lower |
| Morris Plains | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Chatham Township | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 39.0% lower |
| Hanover Township | 4 miles | A 13.6 | B 108.9 | Violent: 6.6% higher Property: 265.2% higher |
| Chatham | 5 miles | A 21.6 | A 64.7 | Violent: 68.8% higher Property: 117.0% higher |