Neptune Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Neptune Township Police Department serves the city of Neptune Township, NJ in Monmouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,059 violent crimes and 4,180 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 258.5 per 100k residents, which is 143.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 297.5 per 100k, 81.8% above 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 128 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 F
Annual Rate258.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,059 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate21.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents395 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate297.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,180 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents425 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate279.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,626 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime258.5F4059106.2+143.4%
Property Crime297.5F4180163.6+81.8%
Aggravated Assault21.3C39522.3-4.5%
Burglary10.6A42524.0-55.8%
Larceny279.8F3626116.4+140.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.1A11622.2-68.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 128 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Arab 2
Anti-Asian 4
Anti-White 13
Anti-Jewish 9
Anti-Gay (Male) 12
Anti-Transgender 6
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 7
Anti-Mental Disability 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 10
Anti-Black or African American 46
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 8
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 9

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Neptune City 0 miles
C 108.8
D 217.7
Violent: 57.9% lower
Property: 26.8% lower
Avon-By-The-Sea 1 miles
N/A 0.0
A 102.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 65.4% lower
Interlaken 3 miles
N/A 0.0
B 121.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 59.1% lower
Allenhurst 3 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Spring Lake Heights 3 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A