Nutley Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Nutley Township Police Department serves the city of Nutley Township, NJ in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 389 violent crimes and 808 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.0 per 100k residents, which is 68.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 78.1 per 100k, 52.2% 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 11 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 ARape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
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 | 34.0 | A | 389 | 106.2 | -68.0% |
| Property Crime | 78.1 | A | 808 | 163.6 | -52.2% |
| Rape | 6.8 | F | 6 | 3.5 | +92.0% |
| Burglary | 10.2 | A | 91 | 24.0 | -57.6% |
| Larceny | 64.5 | A | 621 | 116.4 | -44.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 95 | 22.2 | -84.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 3 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 3 miles | A 30.1 | B 135.4 | Violent: 11.4% lower Property: 73.3% higher |
| Glen Ridge | 3 miles | A 12.3 | C 148.1 | Violent: 63.7% lower Property: 89.6% higher |
| Rutherford | 3 miles | A 16.1 | A 96.4 | Violent: 52.7% lower Property: 23.4% higher |
| East Rutherford | 3 miles | A 18.8 | B 131.5 | Violent: 44.7% lower Property: 68.3% higher |
| Clifton | 3 miles | A 45.3 | F 264.8 | Violent: 33.3% higher Property: 238.9% higher |