Summit, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Summit Police Department serves the city of Summit, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 279 violent crimes and 859 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.5 per 100k residents, which is 87.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.3 per 100k, 53.3% 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 31 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 AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate76.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents859 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents656 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.5 | A | 279 | 106.2 | -87.3% |
| Property Crime | 76.3 | A | 859 | 163.6 | -53.3% |
| Burglary | 13.5 | A | 98 | 24.0 | -43.9% |
| Larceny | 53.9 | A | 656 | 116.4 | -53.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.0 | A | 105 | 22.2 | -59.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 31 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 7 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 16 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 2 miles | A 21.6 | A 64.7 | Violent: 60.1% higher Property: 15.3% lower |
| New Providence | 2 miles | A 14.8 | A 66.4 | Violent: 9.6% higher Property: 13.0% lower |
| Springfield | 3 miles | A 23.8 | A 77.3 | Violent: 76.6% higher Property: 1.3% higher |
| Millburn Township | 3 miles | A 4.5 | D 240.2 | Violent: 66.4% lower Property: 214.7% higher |
| Chatham Township | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 18.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 76.2% lower |