West Cape May, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Cape May Police Department serves the city of West Cape May, NJ in Cape May County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 12 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 197.6 per 100k residents, which is 86.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 FAnnual Rate197.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 197.6 | F | 12 | 106.2 | +86.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May | 0 miles | B 71.8 | D 215.4 | Violent: 63.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Cape May Point | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 664.5 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wildwood Crest | 6 miles | A 64.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 67.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Wildwood | 6 miles | D 135.6 | D 251.7 | Violent: 31.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Lower Township | 11 miles | C 108.1 | A 40.5 | Violent: 45.3% lower Property: N/A |