West Orange, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Orange Police Department serves the city of West Orange, NJ in Essex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 920 violent crimes and 2,825 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.4 per 100k residents, which is 70.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.3 per 100k, 41.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 AAnnual Rate31.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents920 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,825 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents458 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,080 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents284 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.4 | A | 920 | 106.2 | -70.4% |
| Property Crime | 96.3 | A | 2825 | 163.6 | -41.1% |
| Robbery | 4.2 | B | 69 | 5.8 | -28.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.5 | A | 205 | 22.3 | -53.0% |
| Burglary | 25.1 | C | 458 | 24.0 | +4.6% |
| Larceny | 54.4 | A | 2080 | 116.4 | -53.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.8 | B | 284 | 22.2 | -24.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 1 miles | C 104.5 | C 163.4 | Violent: 232.7% higher Property: 69.7% higher |
| Irvington | 1 miles | B 92.1 | D 226.0 | Violent: 193.2% higher Property: 134.7% higher |
| Livingston Township | 1 miles | A 58.1 | B 112.9 | Violent: 84.9% higher Property: 17.3% higher |
| Verona | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 56.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 41.8% lower |
| West Caldwell Township | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 130.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 35.1% higher |