Point Pleasant, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Point Pleasant Police Department serves the city of Point Pleasant, NJ in Ocean County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 420 violent crimes and 536 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.4 per 100k residents, which is 76.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 30.4 per 100k, 81.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 16 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 ARape
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.4 | A | 420 | 106.2 | -76.1% |
| Property Crime | 30.4 | A | 536 | 163.6 | -81.4% |
| Rape | 5.1 | D | 14 | 3.5 | +43.4% |
| Burglary | 5.1 | A | 84 | 24.0 | -78.9% |
| Larceny | 25.4 | A | 423 | 116.4 | -78.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 9 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant Beach | 2 miles | C 121.1 | B 121.1 | Violent: 377.7% higher Property: 298.1% higher |
| Manasquan | 4 miles | A 16.9 | A 84.5 | Violent: 33.4% lower Property: 177.7% higher |
| Sea Girt | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Spring Lake Heights | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Spring Lake | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 144.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 374.2% higher |