Pennington, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pennington Police Department serves the city of Pennington, NJ in Mercer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 24 violent crimes and 46 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.9 per 100k residents, which is 66.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 35.9 per 100k, 78.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.9 | A | 24 | 106.2 | -66.2% |
| Property Crime | 35.9 | A | 46 | 163.6 | -78.1% |
| Larceny | 35.9 | A | 36 | 116.4 | -69.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing Township | 4 miles | D 131.5 | F 286.8 | Violent: 266.4% higher Property: 699.4% higher |
| Hightstown | 6 miles | B 85.3 | A 51.2 | Violent: 137.7% higher Property: 42.6% higher |
| Hopewell | 6 miles | A 52.7 | A 52.7 | Violent: 46.9% higher Property: 46.9% higher |
| Hopewell Township | 6 miles | A 51.6 | A 45.8 | Violent: 43.7% higher Property: 27.8% higher |
| West Windsor Township | 6 miles | A 13.4 | B 137.8 | Violent: 62.5% lower Property: 284.1% higher |