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West Deptford Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The West Deptford Township Police Department serves the city of West Deptford Township, NJ in Gloucester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 746 violent crimes and 878 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.9 per 100k residents, which is 16.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 75.2 per 100k, 54.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 C
Annual Rate123.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents746 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade D
Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate75.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents878 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate66.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents643 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime123.9C746106.2+16.7%
Property Crime75.2A878163.6-54.0%
Robbery8.8D185.8+52.1%
Aggravated Assault13.3A4922.3-40.3%
Burglary4.4A17924.0-81.6%
Larceny66.4A643116.4-43.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.4A5522.2-80.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Clayton 0 miles
A 66.6
A 99.9
Violent: 46.2% lower
Property: 32.8% higher
Deptford Township 0 miles
B 76.8
F 285.8
Violent: 38.0% lower
Property: 279.9% higher
Logan Township 0 miles
N/A 0.0
B 114.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 52.4% higher
South Harrison Township 0 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Swedesboro 0 miles
C 109.0
A 36.3
Violent: 12.1% lower
Property: 51.7% lower