West Caldwell Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Caldwell Township Police Department serves the city of West Caldwell Township, NJ in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 336 property crimes. Property crime averages 130.1 per 100k, 20.5% 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 6 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 BAnnual Rate130.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate111.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents285 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 130.1 | B | 336 | 163.6 | -20.5% |
| Burglary | 9.3 | A | 23 | 24.0 | -61.3% |
| Larceny | 111.5 | C | 285 | 116.4 | -4.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.3 | A | 27 | 22.2 | -58.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 0 miles | C 104.5 | C 163.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 25.6% higher |
| Irvington | 0 miles | B 92.1 | D 226.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 73.7% higher |
| Livingston Township | 0 miles | A 58.1 | B 112.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 13.2% lower |
| Verona | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 56.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 56.9% lower |
| West Orange | 1 miles | A 31.4 | A 96.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 26.0% lower |