Netcong, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Netcong Police Department serves the city of Netcong, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 131 violent crimes and 116 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.2 per 100k residents, which is 50.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 26.1 per 100k, 84.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 AAnnual Rate52.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate52.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.2 | A | 131 | 106.2 | -50.9% |
| Property Crime | 26.1 | A | 116 | 163.6 | -84.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 52.2 | F | 15 | 22.3 | +134.4% |
| Larceny | 26.1 | A | 92 | 116.4 | -77.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Male | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope | 0 miles | A 27.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 46.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Roxbury Township | 2 miles | A 4.3 | A 81.6 | Violent: 91.8% lower Property: 212.9% higher |
| Byram Township | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Hopatcong | 3 miles | A 41.0 | A 6.8 | Violent: 21.4% lower Property: 73.8% lower |
| Mount Arlington | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 16.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 35.4% lower |