Wildwood, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wildwood Police Department serves the city of Wildwood, NJ in Cape May County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 874 violent crimes and 1,488 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 135.6 per 100k residents, which is 27.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 251.7 per 100k, 53.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate135.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents874 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate251.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,488 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents172 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate232.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,297 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 135.6 | D | 874 | 106.2 | +27.6% |
| Property Crime | 251.7 | D | 1488 | 163.6 | +53.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.4 | B | 138 | 22.3 | -13.0% |
| Burglary | 19.4 | B | 172 | 24.0 | -19.4% |
| Larceny | 232.4 | F | 1297 | 116.4 | +99.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Crest | 1 miles | A 64.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 52.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Cape May | 6 miles | B 71.8 | D 215.4 | Violent: 47.0% lower Property: 14.5% lower |
| Cape May Point | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 664.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 163.9% higher |
| West Cape May | 6 miles | F 197.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 45.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Middle Township | 7 miles | C 106.6 | B 106.6 | Violent: 21.4% lower Property: 57.7% lower |