Paulsboro, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Paulsboro Police Department serves the city of Paulsboro, NJ in Gloucester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 471 violent crimes and 501 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 349.3 per 100k residents, which is 228.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 111.2 per 100k, 32.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 349.3 | F | 471 | 106.2 | +228.9% |
| Property Crime | 111.2 | B | 501 | 163.6 | -32.1% |
| Robbery | 15.9 | F | 18 | 5.8 | +173.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 79.4 | F | 82 | 22.3 | +256.7% |
| Larceny | 95.3 | B | 350 | 116.4 | -18.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.9 | B | 51 | 22.2 | -28.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich Township | 2 miles | A 24.3 | A 48.6 | Violent: 93.0% lower Property: 56.2% lower |
| National Park | 4 miles | C 102.4 | A 102.4 | Violent: 70.7% lower Property: 7.9% lower |
| Woodbury | 5 miles | F 217.2 | F 355.5 | Violent: 37.8% lower Property: 219.8% higher |
| Mantua Township | 5 miles | A 32.2 | D 206.1 | Violent: 90.8% lower Property: 85.4% higher |
| Wenonah | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 90.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 18.3% lower |