Margate City, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Margate City Police Department serves the city of Margate City, NJ in Atlantic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 568 property crimes. Property crime averages 115.9 per 100k, 29.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate115.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents568 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate96.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents421 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 115.9 | B | 568 | 163.6 | -29.2% |
| Larceny | 96.6 | B | 421 | 116.4 | -17.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.3 | B | 33 | 22.2 | -12.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena | 0 miles | A 47.1 | A 47.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 59.4% lower |
| Galloway Township | 0 miles | C 116.0 | B 110.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 4.4% lower |
| Longport | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Mullica Township | 0 miles | B 85.8 | A 17.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 85.2% lower |
| Pleasantville | 0 miles | C 106.3 | B 140.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 20.9% higher |