Waterford Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Waterford Township Police Department serves the city of Waterford Township, NJ in Camden County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 257 violent crimes and 268 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.7 per 100k residents, which is 72.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 28.7 per 100k, 82.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.7 | A | 257 | 106.2 | -72.9% |
| Property Crime | 28.7 | A | 268 | 163.6 | -82.4% |
| Larceny | 19.2 | A | 223 | 116.4 | -83.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.6 | A | 11 | 22.2 | -56.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 3 miles | A 39.8 | A 92.8 | Violent: 38.3% higher Property: 222.8% higher |
| Berlin Township | 4 miles | A 33.3 | F 333.2 | Violent: 15.9% higher Property: 1059.4% higher |
| Pine Valley | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Chesilhurst | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cherry Hill Township | 4 miles | C 125.5 | F 331.7 | Violent: 336.7% higher Property: 1054.1% higher |