Morristown, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Morristown Police Department serves the city of Morristown, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,050 violent crimes and 717 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.1 per 100k residents, which is 31.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 19.5 per 100k, 88.1% 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 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 BAnnual Rate73.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,050 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents717 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents623 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.1 | B | 1050 | 106.2 | -31.2% |
| Property Crime | 19.5 | A | 717 | 163.6 | -88.1% |
| Robbery | 4.9 | B | 24 | 5.8 | -16.3% |
| Larceny | 14.6 | A | 623 | 116.4 | -87.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.9 | A | 51 | 22.2 | -78.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 18 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 7 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Township | 1 miles | A 12.8 | A 29.8 | Violent: 82.5% lower Property: 52.9% higher |
| Morris Plains | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Hanover Township | 3 miles | A 13.6 | B 108.9 | Violent: 81.4% lower Property: 458.3% higher |
| Chatham Township | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 6.7% lower |
| Mendham | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 3.1% higher |