Trenton, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Trenton Police Department serves the city of Trenton, NJ in Mercer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 12,033 violent crimes and 8,604 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 251.4 per 100k residents, which is 136.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 242.4 per 100k, 48.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate251.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,033 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,320 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate69.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,932 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate242.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,604 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate32.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,615 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate134.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,501 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate76.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,419 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 251.4 | F | 12033 | 106.2 | +136.7% |
| Property Crime | 242.4 | D | 8604 | 163.6 | +48.2% |
| Rape | 5.6 | D | 296 | 3.5 | +58.1% |
| Robbery | 20.1 | F | 1320 | 5.8 | +245.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 69.3 | F | 2932 | 22.3 | +211.2% |
| Burglary | 32.4 | D | 1615 | 24.0 | +34.8% |
| Larceny | 134.1 | C | 5501 | 116.4 | +15.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 76.0 | F | 1419 | 22.2 | +242.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 19 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Male | 2 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewing Township | 4 miles | D 131.5 | F 286.8 | Violent: 47.7% lower Property: 18.3% higher |
| Hightstown | 5 miles | B 85.3 | A 51.2 | Violent: 66.1% lower Property: 78.9% lower |
| Hopewell | 5 miles | A 52.7 | A 52.7 | Violent: 79.0% lower Property: 78.3% lower |
| Hopewell Township | 5 miles | A 51.6 | A 45.8 | Violent: 79.5% lower Property: 81.1% lower |
| West Windsor Township | 5 miles | A 13.4 | B 137.8 | Violent: 94.7% lower Property: 43.2% lower |