West Milford Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Milford Township Police Department serves the city of West Milford Township, NJ in Passaic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 268 violent crimes and 431 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.8 per 100k residents, which is 72.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.0 per 100k, 79.8% 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 16 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.8 | A | 268 | 106.2 | -72.8% |
| Property Crime | 33.0 | A | 431 | 163.6 | -79.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.4 | A | 38 | 22.3 | -44.5% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 51 | 24.0 | -65.7% |
| Larceny | 24.7 | A | 360 | 116.4 | -78.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic | 0 miles | D 151.2 | C 190.4 | Violent: 424.3% higher Property: 477.6% higher |
| Woodland Park | 0 miles | A 30.5 | B 114.3 | Violent: 5.7% higher Property: 246.7% higher |
| Wanaque | 1 miles | A 45.6 | A 9.1 | Violent: 58.1% higher Property: 72.3% lower |
| Pompton Lakes | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 36.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 11.8% higher |
| Bloomingdale | 3 miles | A 39.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 37.3% higher Property: N/A |