New Providence, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The New Providence Police Department serves the city of New Providence, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 49 violent crimes and 213 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.8 per 100k residents, which is 86.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.4 per 100k, 59.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 14.8 | A | 49 | 106.2 | -86.1% |
| Property Crime | 66.4 | A | 213 | 163.6 | -59.4% |
| Larceny | 59.0 | A | 177 | 116.4 | -49.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 27 | 22.2 | -66.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Township | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.6% lower |
| Summit | 2 miles | A 13.5 | A 76.3 | Violent: 8.7% lower Property: 14.9% higher |
| Chatham | 2 miles | A 21.6 | A 64.7 | Violent: 46.1% higher Property: 2.6% lower |
| Berkeley Heights Township | 3 miles | A 7.7 | D 222.4 | Violent: 48.0% lower Property: 234.8% higher |
| Scotch Plains Township | 4 miles | A 8.2 | A 77.8 | Violent: 44.5% lower Property: 17.2% higher |