Wildwood Crest, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wildwood Crest Police Department serves the city of Wildwood Crest, NJ in Cape May County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 167 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.5 per 100k residents, which is 39.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate64.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.5 | A | 167 | 106.2 | -39.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | 1 miles | D 135.6 | D 251.7 | Violent: 110.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Cape May | 6 miles | B 71.8 | D 215.4 | Violent: 11.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Cape May Point | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 664.5 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| West Cape May | 6 miles | F 197.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 206.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Middle Township | 7 miles | C 106.6 | B 106.6 | Violent: 65.3% higher Property: N/A |