Cape May County, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cape May County in NJ is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,472 violent crimes and 9,002 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.6 per 100k residents, which is 45.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 106.8 per 100k, 34.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AHomicide
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.6 | A | 4472 | 106.2 | -45.8% |
| Property Crime | 106.8 | B | 9002 | 163.6 | -34.7% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 4 | 0.5 | +18.1% |
| Rape | 2.6 | B | 119 | 3.5 | -25.4% |
| Robbery | 0.7 | A | 97 | 5.8 | -88.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.0 | A | 626 | 22.3 | -72.9% |
| Burglary | 51.2 | F | 964 | 24.0 | +113.1% |
| Larceny | 54.6 | A | 7776 | 116.4 | -53.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.7 | A | 245 | 22.2 | -97.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cape May County Sheriff's Office
Avalon Police Department
Avalon, NJ
Cape May Police Department
Cape May, NJ
Cape May Point Police Department
Cape May Point, NJ
Lower Township Police Department
Lower Township, NJ
Middle Township Police Department
Middle Township, NJ
North Wildwood Police Department
North Wildwood, NJ
Ocean City Police Department
Ocean City, NJ
Sea Isle City Police Department
Sea Isle City, NJ
Stone Harbor Police Department
Stone Harbor, NJ
West Cape May Police Department
West Cape May, NJ
West Wildwood Police Department
West Wildwood, NJ
Wildwood Police Department
Wildwood, NJ
Wildwood Crest Police Department
Wildwood Crest, NJ