Barnegat Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Barnegat Township Police Department serves the city of Barnegat Township, NJ in Ocean County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 717 violent crimes and 521 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 23.5 per 100k, 85.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 15 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 ARobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.4 | A | 717 | 106.2 | -70.4% |
| Property Crime | 23.5 | A | 521 | 163.6 | -85.6% |
| Robbery | 3.9 | B | 10 | 5.8 | -32.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.8 | A | 66 | 22.3 | -64.7% |
| Burglary | 7.8 | A | 50 | 24.0 | -67.3% |
| Larceny | 11.8 | A | 442 | 116.4 | -89.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.9 | A | 24 | 22.2 | -82.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 15 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 11 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Head | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 102.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 335.7% higher |
| Beachwood | 0 miles | A 61.8 | A 79.5 | Violent: 96.8% higher Property: 237.5% higher |
| Berkeley Township | 0 miles | A 28.6 | A 83.5 | Violent: 9.0% lower Property: 254.7% higher |
| Brick Township | 0 miles | A 35.0 | A 94.7 | Violent: 11.6% higher Property: 302.2% higher |
| Harvey Cedars | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |