Westfield, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westfield Police Department serves the city of Westfield, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 182 violent crimes and 1,082 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.1 per 100k residents, which is 87.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.5 per 100k, 53.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 20 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 Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate75.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,082 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate39.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents863 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.1 | A | 182 | 106.2 | -87.6% |
| Property Crime | 75.5 | A | 1082 | 163.6 | -53.9% |
| Burglary | 19.7 | B | 78 | 24.0 | -18.1% |
| Larceny | 39.4 | A | 863 | 116.4 | -66.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.4 | B | 141 | 22.2 | -26.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 20 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 10 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 2 miles | C 118.3 | F 315.2 | Violent: 801.5% higher Property: 317.7% higher |
| Garwood | 2 miles | A 37.3 | A 93.3 | Violent: 184.6% higher Property: 23.7% higher |
| Linden | 2 miles | D 138.2 | F 354.7 | Violent: 953.4% higher Property: 370.1% higher |
| Mountainside | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 81.0% lower |
| Rahway | 2 miles | A 40.3 | A 93.9 | Violent: 206.8% higher Property: 24.5% higher |