Secaucus, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Secaucus Police Department serves the city of Secaucus, NJ in Hudson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 965 violent crimes and 2,689 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.9 per 100k residents, which is 45.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 337.6 per 100k, 106.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 18 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 AAnnual Rate57.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents965 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate337.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,689 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate323.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,423 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.9 | A | 965 | 106.2 | -45.5% |
| Property Crime | 337.6 | F | 2689 | 163.6 | +106.4% |
| Robbery | 9.7 | F | 70 | 5.8 | +65.9% |
| Burglary | 4.8 | A | 141 | 24.0 | -79.9% |
| Larceny | 323.1 | F | 2423 | 116.4 | +177.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 124 | 22.2 | -56.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 18 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 4 |
| Anti-Hindu | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bergen Township | 2 miles | B 76.1 | A 94.7 | Violent: 31.4% higher Property: 72.0% lower |
| Union City | 2 miles | B 94.9 | B 132.3 | Violent: 64.0% higher Property: 60.8% lower |
| West New York | 2 miles | B 75.2 | B 109.9 | Violent: 29.9% higher Property: 67.5% lower |
| Weehawken Township | 2 miles | A 34.6 | B 126.9 | Violent: 40.2% lower Property: 62.4% lower |
| Guttenberg | 3 miles | D 151.1 | A 80.0 | Violent: 161.0% higher Property: 76.3% lower |