Ventnor City, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ventnor City Police Department serves the city of Ventnor City, NJ in Atlantic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 358 violent crimes and 1,396 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.1 per 100k residents, which is 8.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 204.9 per 100k, 25.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 CAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 97.1 | C | 358 | 106.2 | -8.6% |
| Property Crime | 204.9 | D | 1396 | 163.6 | +25.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.8 | A | 40 | 22.3 | -51.5% |
| Larceny | 194.1 | F | 1179 | 116.4 | +66.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.8 | A | 51 | 22.2 | -51.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | 2 miles | F 429.8 | F 460.8 | Violent: 342.7% higher Property: 124.9% higher |
| Northfield | 4 miles | A 11.8 | C 153.6 | Violent: 87.8% lower Property: 25.1% lower |
| Linwood | 5 miles | A 14.3 | D 258.2 | Violent: 85.2% lower Property: 26.0% higher |
| Egg Harbor Township | 6 miles | C 108.3 | C 185.3 | Violent: 11.5% higher Property: 9.6% lower |
| Ocean City | 7 miles | A 17.6 | A 44.1 | Violent: 81.8% lower Property: 78.5% lower |