Vernon Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Vernon Township Police Department serves the city of Vernon Township, NJ in Sussex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 160 violent crimes and 249 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 4.4 per 100k residents, which is 95.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 8.8 per 100k, 94.6% 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 4.4 | A | 160 | 106.2 | -95.9% |
| Property Crime | 8.8 | A | 249 | 163.6 | -94.6% |
| Larceny | 8.8 | A | 212 | 116.4 | -92.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardyston Township | 7 miles | B 71.7 | A 11.9 | Violent: 1530.2% higher Property: 35.9% higher |
| Franklin | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 80.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 809.6% higher |
| Hamburg | 12 miles | A 60.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 1264.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Newton | 12 miles | C 105.6 | B 117.3 | Violent: 2299.5% higher Property: 1234.7% higher |
| Ogdensburg | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |