Ocean Gate, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ocean Gate Police Department serves the city of Ocean Gate, NJ in Ocean County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 49 violent crimes and 89 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.0 per 100k residents, which is 5.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 150.0 per 100k, 8.3% 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 3 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 CAnnual Rate100.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate150.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate50.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate100.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 100.0 | C | 49 | 106.2 | -5.8% |
Property Crime | 150.0 | C | 89 | 163.6 | -8.3% |
Burglary | 50.0 | F | 25 | 24.0 | +108.1% |
Larceny | 100.0 | B | 62 | 116.4 | -14.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pine Beach | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
South Toms River | 3 miles | A 52.8 | A 105.6 | Violent: 47.2% lower Property: 29.6% lower |
Seaside Heights | 4 miles | D 157.7 | D 236.6 | Violent: 57.7% higher Property: 57.7% higher |
Toms River Township | 5 miles | B 85.7 | B 112.6 | Violent: 14.3% lower Property: 24.9% lower |
Lavallette | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |