Lacey Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lacey Township Police Department serves the city of Lacey Township, NJ in Ocean County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 958 violent crimes and 1,002 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.5 per 100k residents, which is 53.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 105.7 per 100k, 35.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 28 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.5 | A | 958 | 106.2 | -53.3% |
| Property Crime | 105.7 | A | 1002 | 163.6 | -35.4% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -43.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.3 | A | 131 | 22.3 | -85.2% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 123 | 24.0 | -72.5% |
| Larceny | 92.5 | B | 850 | 116.4 | -20.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.6 | A | 27 | 22.2 | -70.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 28 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 6 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 15 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Head | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 102.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 3.0% lower |
| Beachwood | 3 miles | A 61.8 | A 79.5 | Violent: 24.7% higher Property: 24.8% lower |
| Berkeley Township | 3 miles | A 28.6 | A 83.5 | Violent: 42.3% lower Property: 21.0% lower |
| Brick Township | 3 miles | A 35.0 | A 94.7 | Violent: 29.3% lower Property: 10.4% lower |
| Harvey Cedars | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |