Pequannock Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Pequannock Township Police Department serves the city of Pequannock Township, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 255 violent crimes and 378 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.2 per 100k residents, which is 81.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.1 per 100k, 68.7% 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 24 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 A
Annual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime19.2A255106.2-81.9%
Property Crime51.1A378163.6-68.7%
Larceny51.1A302116.4-56.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 24 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Jewish 8
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Transgender 2
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Black or African American 8
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Pompton Lakes 3 miles
N/A 0.0
A 36.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 27.9% lower
Lincoln Park 3 miles
A 27.3
B 118.4
Violent: 42.4% higher
Property: 131.5% higher
Butler 3 miles
A 24.4
A 48.8
Violent: 27.3% higher
Property: 4.6% lower
Bloomingdale 4 miles
A 39.6
N/A 0.0
Violent: 106.4% higher
Property: N/A
Wayne Township 4 miles
A 57.3
D 202.6
Violent: 199.0% higher
Property: 296.1% higher