Wildwood, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wildwood Police Department serves the city of Wildwood, NJ in Cape May County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 874 violent crimes and 1,488 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 135.6 per 100k residents, which is 27.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 251.7 per 100k, 53.9% above 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 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 DAggravated Assault
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 135.6 | D | 874 | 106.2 | +27.6% |
| Property Crime | 251.7 | D | 1488 | 163.6 | +53.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.4 | B | 138 | 22.3 | -13.0% |
| Burglary | 19.4 | B | 172 | 24.0 | -19.4% |
| Larceny | 232.4 | F | 1297 | 116.4 | +99.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Crest | 1 miles | A 64.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 52.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Cape May | 6 miles | B 71.8 | D 215.4 | Violent: 47.0% lower Property: 14.5% lower |
| Cape May Point | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 664.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 163.9% higher |
| West Cape May | 6 miles | F 197.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 45.8% higher Property: N/A |
| Middle Township | 7 miles | C 106.6 | B 106.6 | Violent: 21.4% lower Property: 57.7% lower |