Northfield, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Northfield Police Department serves the city of Northfield, NJ in Atlantic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 104 violent crimes and 323 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 11.8 per 100k residents, which is 88.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 153.6 per 100k, 6.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent 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 Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate153.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents323 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate59.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 11.8 | A | 104 | 106.2 | -88.9% |
| Property Crime | 153.6 | C | 323 | 163.6 | -6.1% |
| Burglary | 11.8 | A | 42 | 24.0 | -50.9% |
| Larceny | 82.7 | B | 244 | 116.4 | -28.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 59.1 | F | 37 | 22.2 | +166.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood | 2 miles | A 14.3 | D 258.2 | Violent: 21.5% higher Property: 68.1% higher |
| Egg Harbor Township | 2 miles | C 108.3 | C 185.3 | Violent: 816.6% higher Property: 20.6% higher |
| Ventnor City | 4 miles | C 97.1 | D 204.9 | Violent: 721.9% higher Property: 33.4% higher |
| Absecon | 5 miles | F 185.3 | C 152.6 | Violent: 1469.4% higher Property: 0.6% lower |
| Atlantic City | 6 miles | F 429.8 | F 460.8 | Violent: 3539.0% higher Property: 200.1% higher |