Swedesboro, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Swedesboro Police Department serves the city of Swedesboro, NJ in Gloucester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 31 violent crimes and 109 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 109.0 per 100k residents, which is 2.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 36.3 per 100k, 77.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 CAnnual Rate109.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 109.0 | C | 31 | 106.2 | +2.6% |
| Property Crime | 36.3 | A | 109 | 163.6 | -77.8% |
| Larceny | 36.3 | A | 82 | 116.4 | -68.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 0 miles | A 66.6 | A 99.9 | Violent: 38.9% lower Property: 175.1% higher |
| Deptford Township | 0 miles | B 76.8 | F 285.8 | Violent: 29.5% lower Property: 686.9% higher |
| Logan Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 114.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 215.7% higher |
| South Harrison Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| West Deptford Township | 0 miles | C 123.9 | A 75.2 | Violent: 13.7% higher Property: 107.1% higher |