Hudson County, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hudson County in NJ is served by 12 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 25,608 violent crimes and 49,363 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.7 per 100k residents, which is -30.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 162.3 per 100k, -0.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 BAnnual Rate73.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,608 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents554 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,489 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,600 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents49,363 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,473 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate120.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents39,224 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,578 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.7 | B | 25608 | 106.2 | -30.6% |
| Property Crime | 162.3 | C | 49363 | 163.6 | -0.8% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 97 | 0.5 | -89.1% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 554 | 3.5 | -59.7% |
| Robbery | 7.6 | D | 2489 | 5.8 | +30.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.7 | A | 6600 | 22.3 | -42.7% |
| Burglary | 23.6 | C | 4473 | 24.0 | -2.0% |
| Larceny | 120.4 | C | 39224 | 116.4 | +3.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.1 | B | 5578 | 22.2 | -18.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bayonne Police Department
Bayonne, NJ
East Newark Police Department
East Newark, NJ
Guttenberg Police Department
Guttenberg, NJ
Harrison Police Department
Harrison, NJ
Hoboken Police Department
Hoboken, NJ
Jersey City Police Department
Jersey City, NJ
Kearny Police Department
Kearny, NJ
North Bergen Township Police Department
North Bergen Township, NJ
Secaucus Police Department
Secaucus, NJ
Union City Police Department
Union City, NJ
Weehawken Township Police Department
Weehawken Township, NJ
West New York Police Department
West New York, NJ