Pennsville Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pennsville Township Police Department serves the city of Pennsville Township, NJ in Salem County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,039 violent crimes and 1,623 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.1 per 100k residents, which is 55.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 243.4 per 100k, 48.8% above 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 3 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.1 | A | 1039 | 106.2 | -55.7% |
| Property Crime | 243.4 | D | 1623 | 163.6 | +48.8% |
| Larceny | 235.5 | F | 1441 | 116.4 | +102.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.8 | A | 66 | 22.2 | -64.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carney'S Point Township | 5 miles | A 23.0 | A 80.6 | Violent: 51.1% lower Property: 66.9% lower |
| Penns Grove | 5 miles | F 185.5 | A 82.5 | Violent: 293.9% higher Property: 66.1% lower |
| Salem | 7 miles | D 131.2 | B 112.4 | Violent: 178.5% higher Property: 53.8% lower |
| Elmer | 10 miles | B 72.6 | B 145.1 | Violent: 54.1% higher Property: 40.4% lower |
| Elsinboro Township | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |