Shrewsbury, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Shrewsbury Police Department serves the city of Shrewsbury, NJ in Monmouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 57 violent crimes and 378 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.9 per 100k residents, which is 54.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 143.7 per 100k, 12.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 Rate47.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate143.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate143.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.9 | A | 57 | 106.2 | -54.9% |
| Property Crime | 143.7 | B | 378 | 163.6 | -12.2% |
| Larceny | 143.7 | D | 320 | 116.4 | +23.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Asbury Park | 0 miles | F 224.6 | D 218.0 | Violent: 369.0% higher Property: 51.7% higher |
| Belmar | 0 miles | A 34.3 | A 102.7 | Violent: 28.5% lower Property: 28.5% lower |
| Bradley Beach | 0 miles | B 70.5 | A 47.0 | Violent: 47.1% higher Property: 67.3% lower |
| Brielle | 0 miles | B 80.8 | A 80.8 | Violent: 68.7% higher Property: 43.8% lower |