West Long Branch, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Long Branch Police Department serves the city of West Long Branch, NJ in Monmouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 450 property crimes. Property crime averages 105.0 per 100k, 35.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 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 AAnnual Rate105.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents450 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 105.0 | A | 450 | 163.6 | -35.8% |
| Larceny | 105.0 | C | 375 | 116.4 | -9.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch | 1 miles | A 39.6 | A 67.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 36.2% lower |
| Oceanport | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 32.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 68.8% lower |
| Eatontown | 2 miles | B 81.3 | C 162.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 54.9% higher |
| Deal | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 112.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 6.7% higher |
| Loch Arbour | 3 miles | F 432.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |