Sparta Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sparta Township Police Department serves the city of Sparta Township, NJ in Sussex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 218 violent crimes and 300 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.7 per 100k residents, which is 81.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.3 per 100k, 72.9% 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 42 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 DNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 19.7 | A | 218 | 106.2 | -81.5% |
| Property Crime | 44.3 | A | 300 | 163.6 | -72.9% |
| Rape | 4.9 | D | 3 | 3.5 | +39.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.9 | A | 18 | 22.3 | -77.9% |
| Larceny | 44.3 | A | 257 | 116.4 | -61.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 42 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 2 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 4 |
| Anti-Transgender | 3 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 17 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | 0 miles | A 60.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 205.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Newton | 0 miles | C 105.6 | B 117.3 | Violent: 436.5% higher Property: 164.9% higher |
| Ogdensburg | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Hardyston Township | 5 miles | B 71.7 | A 11.9 | Violent: 264.5% higher Property: 73.0% lower |
| Franklin | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 80.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 80.5% higher |