Newton, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Newton Police Department serves the city of Newton, NJ in Sussex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 442 violent crimes and 245 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 105.6 per 100k residents, which is 0.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.3 per 100k, 28.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 20 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 CAnnual Rate105.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate117.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 105.6 | C | 442 | 106.2 | -0.6% |
| Property Crime | 117.3 | B | 245 | 163.6 | -28.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.7 | A | 40 | 22.3 | -47.3% |
| Larceny | 117.3 | C | 222 | 116.4 | +0.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 20 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 11 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | 0 miles | A 60.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 43.1% lower Property: N/A |
| Ogdensburg | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sparta Township | 0 miles | A 19.7 | A 44.3 | Violent: 81.4% lower Property: 62.2% lower |
| Hardyston Township | 5 miles | B 71.7 | A 11.9 | Violent: 32.1% lower Property: 89.8% lower |
| Franklin | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 80.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 31.9% lower |