Wayne Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wayne Township Police Department serves the city of Wayne Township, NJ in Passaic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,213 violent crimes and 4,359 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.3 per 100k residents, which is 46.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 202.6 per 100k, 23.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 61 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 ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.3 | A | 1213 | 106.2 | -46.0% |
| Property Crime | 202.6 | D | 4359 | 163.6 | +23.8% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 31 | 5.8 | -67.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 197 | 22.3 | -65.6% |
| Burglary | 30.6 | D | 369 | 24.0 | +27.3% |
| Larceny | 166.3 | D | 3794 | 116.4 | +42.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.7 | A | 194 | 22.2 | -74.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 61 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 2 |
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 9 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 6 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 2 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 5 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 18 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 6 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totowa | 2 miles | A 64.7 | A 74.0 | Violent: 12.9% higher Property: 63.5% lower |
| Haledon | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 22.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 88.8% lower |
| North Haledon | 3 miles | A 35.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 38.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Prospect Park | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 112.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 44.4% lower |
| Paterson | 3 miles | F 190.4 | F 268.0 | Violent: 232.1% higher Property: 32.3% higher |