Winfield Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Winfield Township Police Department serves the city of Winfield Township, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 40 violent crimes and 64 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.8 per 100k residents, which is 32.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 215.5 per 100k, 31.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate71.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate215.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate215.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.8 | B | 40 | 106.2 | -32.4% |
| Property Crime | 215.5 | D | 64 | 163.6 | +31.7% |
| Larceny | 215.5 | F | 49 | 116.4 | +85.2% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 0 miles | C 118.3 | F 315.2 | Violent: 64.6% higher Property: 46.2% higher |
| Garwood | 0 miles | A 37.3 | A 93.3 | Violent: 48.0% lower Property: 56.7% lower |
| Linden | 0 miles | D 138.2 | F 354.7 | Violent: 92.4% higher Property: 64.6% higher |
| Mountainside | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 93.3% lower |
| Rahway | 0 miles | A 40.3 | A 93.9 | Violent: 44.0% lower Property: 56.4% lower |