Washington, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Washington Police Department serves the city of Washington, NJ in Warren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 128 violent crimes and 200 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.1 per 100k residents, which is 74.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.2 per 100k, 66.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents200 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.1 | A | 128 | 106.2 | -74.5% |
| Property Crime | 54.2 | A | 200 | 163.6 | -66.8% |
| Burglary | 13.6 | A | 48 | 24.0 | -43.6% |
| Larceny | 40.7 | A | 146 | 116.4 | -65.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Township | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 40.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 25.3% lower |
| Hackettstown | 7 miles | A 19.8 | B 109.1 | Violent: 26.8% lower Property: 101.2% higher |
| Independence Township | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Belvidere | 7 miles | B 78.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 189.9% higher Property: N/A |
| High Bridge | 8 miles | A 27.6 | A 27.6 | Violent: 1.7% higher Property: 49.2% lower |