Cape May County, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Cape May County in NJ is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,171 violent crimes and 8,718 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.2 per 100k residents, which is -45.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 112.3 per 100k, -31.3% 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 A

Annual Rate58.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents4,171 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade D

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade B

Annual Rate2.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A

Annual Rate0.7 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate6.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents608 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B

Annual Rate112.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents8,718 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F

Annual Rate54.4 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents894 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A

Annual Rate57.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents7,582 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents226 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	58.2	A	4171	106.2	-45.2%
Property Crime	112.3	B	8718	163.6	-31.3%
Homicide	0.7	D	4	0.5	+27.2%
Rape	2.5	B	109	3.5	-30.4%
Robbery	0.7	A	87	5.8	-87.2%
Aggravated Assault	6.5	A	608	22.3	-70.8%
Burglary	54.4	F	894	24.0	+126.3%
Larceny	57.2	A	7582	116.4	-50.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft	0.3	A	226	22.2	-98.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

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