Weehawken Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Weehawken Township Police Department serves the city of Weehawken Township, NJ in Hudson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 318 violent crimes and 1,185 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.6 per 100k residents, which is 67.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 126.9 per 100k, 22.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 ARape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.6 | A | 318 | 106.2 | -67.4% |
| Property Crime | 126.9 | B | 1185 | 163.6 | -22.4% |
| Rape | 5.8 | F | 10 | 3.5 | +63.2% |
| Robbery | 11.5 | F | 21 | 5.8 | +98.4% |
| Larceny | 115.4 | C | 972 | 116.4 | -0.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.5 | A | 90 | 22.2 | -48.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union City | 0 miles | B 94.9 | B 132.3 | Violent: 174.2% higher Property: 4.2% higher |
| North Bergen Township | 1 miles | B 76.1 | A 94.7 | Violent: 119.8% higher Property: 25.4% lower |
| West New York | 1 miles | B 75.2 | B 109.9 | Violent: 117.1% higher Property: 13.4% lower |
| Guttenberg | 2 miles | D 151.1 | A 80.0 | Violent: 336.4% higher Property: 37.0% lower |
| Hoboken | 2 miles | A 59.8 | B 128.4 | Violent: 72.8% higher Property: 1.2% higher |