Mountainside, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mountainside Police Department serves the city of Mountainside, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 156 property crimes. Property crime averages 14.4 per 100k, 91.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate14.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 14.4 | A | 156 | 163.6 | -91.2% |
| Larceny | 14.4 | A | 114 | 116.4 | -87.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 0 miles | C 118.3 | F 315.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 2093.2% higher |
| Garwood | 0 miles | A 37.3 | A 93.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 549.6% higher |
| Linden | 0 miles | D 138.2 | F 354.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 2368.6% higher |
| Rahway | 0 miles | A 40.3 | A 93.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 553.6% higher |
| Union Township | 0 miles | A 18.0 | D 204.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 1320.5% higher |