South Orange, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The South Orange Police Department serves the city of South Orange, NJ in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 190 violent crimes and 1,143 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.0 per 100k residents, which is 79.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 159.5 per 100k, 2.5% below 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 4 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 CBurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 22.0 | A | 190 | 106.2 | -79.3% |
| Property Crime | 159.5 | C | 1143 | 163.6 | -2.5% |
| Burglary | 27.5 | C | 90 | 24.0 | +14.4% |
| Larceny | 115.5 | C | 902 | 116.4 | -0.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.5 | B | 150 | 22.2 | -25.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Township | 2 miles | A 31.8 | B 123.4 | Violent: 44.7% higher Property: 22.7% lower |
| Orange | 2 miles | D 128.4 | C 170.2 | Violent: 483.6% higher Property: 6.7% higher |
| West Orange | 2 miles | A 31.4 | A 96.3 | Violent: 42.8% higher Property: 39.6% lower |
| East Orange | 3 miles | C 118.7 | D 206.7 | Violent: 439.6% higher Property: 29.6% higher |
| Belleville | 3 miles | C 104.5 | C 163.4 | Violent: 375.0% higher Property: 2.5% higher |