Westville, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Westville Police Department serves the city of Westville, NJ in Gloucester County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 393 violent crimes and 553 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.2 per 100k residents, which is 13.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 253.6 per 100k, 55.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.2 | B | 393 | 106.2 | -13.2% |
| Property Crime | 253.6 | D | 553 | 163.6 | +55.0% |
| Burglary | 69.2 | F | 87 | 24.0 | +187.8% |
| Larceny | 161.4 | D | 428 | 116.4 | +38.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.1 | C | 36 | 22.2 | +4.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklawn | 1 miles | F 331.1 | F 1103.8 | Violent: 259.1% higher Property: 335.3% higher |
| Gloucester City | 2 miles | A 17.4 | D 208.7 | Violent: 81.1% lower Property: 17.7% lower |
| Bellmawr | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 110.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 56.3% lower |
| Mount Ephraim | 3 miles | A 21.5 | D 236.6 | Violent: 76.7% lower Property: 6.7% lower |
| Audubon | 3 miles | A 22.9 | F 389.9 | Violent: 75.1% lower Property: 53.8% higher |