Toms River Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Toms River Township Police Department serves the city of Toms River Township, NJ in Ocean County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,306 violent crimes and 4,563 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.7 per 100k residents, which is 19.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 112.6 per 100k, 31.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 59 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 BRape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.7 | B | 3306 | 106.2 | -19.3% |
| Property Crime | 112.6 | B | 4563 | 163.6 | -31.2% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 63 | 3.5 | -71.7% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 55 | 5.8 | -82.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.0 | A | 233 | 22.3 | -64.2% |
| Burglary | 11.0 | A | 502 | 24.0 | -54.4% |
| Larceny | 98.7 | B | 3846 | 116.4 | -15.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.0 | A | 206 | 22.2 | -86.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 59 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 28 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 3 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 14 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Toms River | 3 miles | A 52.8 | A 105.6 | Violent: 38.4% lower Property: 6.2% lower |
| Pine Beach | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ocean Gate | 5 miles | C 100.0 | C 150.0 | Violent: 16.7% higher Property: 33.2% higher |
| Lavallette | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Manchester Township | 6 miles | A 29.9 | A 36.3 | Violent: 65.1% lower Property: 67.8% lower |