Palmyra, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Palmyra Police Department serves the city of Palmyra, NJ in Burlington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 161 violent crimes and 516 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.7 per 100k residents, which is 74.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 146.9 per 100k, 10.2% 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 1 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 Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents516 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate146.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents427 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.7 | A | 161 | 106.2 | -74.9% |
| Property Crime | 146.9 | B | 516 | 163.6 | -10.2% |
| Robbery | 13.3 | F | 10 | 5.8 | +129.5% |
| Larceny | 146.9 | D | 427 | 116.4 | +26.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 287.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 95.8% higher |
| Pennsauken Township | 3 miles | C 117.9 | F 369.7 | Violent: 341.3% higher Property: 151.7% higher |
| Maple Shade Township | 3 miles | B 74.8 | D 199.6 | Violent: 180.2% higher Property: 35.9% higher |
| Merchantville | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 340.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 131.4% higher |
| Moorestown Township | 5 miles | A 4.6 | A 64.9 | Violent: 82.6% lower Property: 55.8% lower |