Mount Olive Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mount Olive Township Police Department serves the city of Mount Olive Township, NJ in Morris County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 550 violent crimes and 602 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.7 per 100k residents, which is 64.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.9 per 100k, 66.5% 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 26 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 ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.7 | A | 550 | 106.2 | -64.5% |
| Property Crime | 54.9 | A | 602 | 163.6 | -66.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.4 | A | 27 | 22.3 | -84.6% |
| Burglary | 13.7 | A | 60 | 24.0 | -42.9% |
| Larceny | 41.1 | A | 510 | 116.4 | -64.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 26 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 12 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 64.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 17.5% higher |
| Florham Park | 0 miles | A 21.8 | A 80.0 | Violent: 42.2% lower Property: 45.8% higher |
| Harding Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 25.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 53.4% lower |
| Jefferson Township | 0 miles | A 19.4 | A 14.6 | Violent: 48.5% lower Property: 73.5% lower |
| Madison | 0 miles | A 18.7 | A 37.5 | Violent: 50.3% lower Property: 31.7% lower |