Mount Laurel Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Mount Laurel Township Police Department serves the city of Mount Laurel Township, NJ in Burlington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,075 violent crimes and 3,047 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.5 per 100k residents, which is 53.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 204.3 per 100k, 24.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 26 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 A
Annual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,075 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate204.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,047 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate182.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,641 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime49.5A1075106.2-53.4%
Property Crime204.3D3047163.6+24.9%
Rape2.1A603.5-39.2%
Robbery10.8F705.8+84.8%
Aggravated Assault12.9A14622.3-42.0%
Burglary4.3A17924.0-82.1%
Larceny182.8D2641116.4+57.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft17.2B22522.2-22.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 26 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-White 2
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 4
Anti-Black or African American 15
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Moorestown Township 1 miles
A 4.6
A 64.9
Violent: 90.6% lower
Property: 68.2% lower
Maple Shade Township 4 miles
B 74.8
D 199.6
Violent: 51.4% higher
Property: 2.3% lower
Westampton Township 5 miles
F 173.9
F 282.6
Violent: 251.6% higher
Property: 38.3% higher
Evesham Township 6 miles
A 55.1
B 134.6
Violent: 11.4% higher
Property: 34.1% lower
Riverton 6 miles
N/A 0.0
F 287.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 40.8% higher