Verona, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Verona Police Department serves the city of Verona, NJ in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 462 property crimes. Property crime averages 56.0 per 100k, 65.7% 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 5 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate56.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents462 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents363 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 56.0 | A | 462 | 163.6 | -65.7% |
| Burglary | 21.0 | B | 50 | 24.0 | -12.5% |
| Larceny | 28.0 | A | 363 | 116.4 | -75.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.0 | A | 47 | 22.2 | -68.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 0 miles | C 104.5 | C 163.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 191.6% higher |
| Irvington | 0 miles | B 92.1 | D 226.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 303.2% higher |
| Livingston Township | 0 miles | A 58.1 | B 112.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 101.5% higher |
| West Caldwell Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 130.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 132.1% higher |
| West Orange | 1 miles | A 31.4 | A 96.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 71.8% higher |