Stafford Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Stafford Township Police Department serves the city of Stafford Township, NJ in Ocean County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 341 violent crimes and 1,194 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.4 per 100k residents, which is 72.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 97.8 per 100k, 40.2% 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 1 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 BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.4 | A | 341 | 106.2 | -72.4% |
| Property Crime | 97.8 | A | 1194 | 163.6 | -40.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.3 | A | 69 | 22.3 | -85.4% |
| Burglary | 3.3 | A | 52 | 24.0 | -86.4% |
| Larceny | 91.3 | B | 1082 | 116.4 | -21.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.3 | A | 59 | 22.2 | -85.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Head | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 102.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 4.8% higher |
| Beachwood | 0 miles | A 61.8 | A 79.5 | Violent: 110.5% higher Property: 18.8% lower |
| Berkeley Township | 0 miles | A 28.6 | A 83.5 | Violent: 2.7% lower Property: 14.6% lower |
| Brick Township | 0 miles | A 35.0 | A 94.7 | Violent: 19.3% higher Property: 3.2% lower |
| Harvey Cedars | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |