Roselle Park, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Roselle Park Police Department serves the city of Roselle Park, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 155 violent crimes and 554 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.5 per 100k residents, which is 86.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.2 per 100k, 29.0% 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 1 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 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 | 14.5 | A | 155 | 106.2 | -86.3% |
| Property Crime | 116.2 | B | 554 | 163.6 | -29.0% |
| Larceny | 101.6 | B | 478 | 116.4 | -12.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.5 | B | 31 | 22.2 | -34.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle | 0 miles | A 53.9 | C 152.7 | Violent: 271.1% higher Property: 31.5% higher |
| Kenilworth | 2 miles | A 12.1 | A 60.6 | Violent: 16.5% lower Property: 47.8% lower |
| Cranford Township | 2 miles | A 12.6 | A 100.5 | Violent: 13.5% lower Property: 13.5% lower |
| Elizabeth | 3 miles | C 118.3 | F 315.2 | Violent: 714.6% higher Property: 171.3% higher |
| Garwood | 3 miles | A 37.3 | A 93.3 | Violent: 157.2% higher Property: 19.6% lower |