Howell Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Howell Township Police Department serves the city of Howell Township, NJ in Monmouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,135 violent crimes and 1,956 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.0 per 100k residents, which is 51.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 57.6 per 100k, 64.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 176 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 AAggravated 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 | 52.0 | A | 1135 | 106.2 | -51.0% |
| Property Crime | 57.6 | A | 1956 | 163.6 | -64.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 139 | 22.3 | -75.0% |
| Burglary | 1.9 | A | 200 | 24.0 | -92.3% |
| Larceny | 53.9 | A | 1676 | 116.4 | -53.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 75 | 22.2 | -91.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 176 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Male | 2 |
| Anti-Asian | 4 |
| Anti-White | 10 |
| Anti-Jewish | 43 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 15 |
| Anti-Transgender | 4 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 5 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 69 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Asbury Park | 0 miles | F 224.6 | D 218.0 | Violent: 331.7% higher Property: 278.5% higher |
| Belmar | 0 miles | A 34.3 | A 102.7 | Violent: 34.2% lower Property: 78.4% higher |
| Bradley Beach | 0 miles | B 70.5 | A 47.0 | Violent: 35.4% higher Property: 18.4% lower |
| Brielle | 0 miles | B 80.8 | A 80.8 | Violent: 55.3% higher Property: 40.3% higher |