Jefferson Township, New Jersey Crime Rate
3 years of data (2020–2023) · Population: 20,606
Key Insights
- →Jefferson Township has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 43.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 379.5).
- →Violent crime rose 124.1% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: stable safe — based on 3 years of data.
- →Safer than 78% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.20 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
43.7
+124.1% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
218.4
45 total
vs National Avg
↓ -88%
National: 379.5
2023 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 9
Murder0
Rape0
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault9
Property Crime: 45
Burglary5
Larceny-Theft38
Motor Vehicle Theft2
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20,606 | 9 | 43.7 | 0 | 45 | 218.4 |
| 2022 | 20,498 | 4 | 19.5 | 0 | 38 | 185.4 |
| 2020 | 20,626 | 8 | 38.8 | 0 | 52 | 252.1 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A+
Safety Grade for Jefferson Township
Based on violent crime rate of 43.7 per 100K (national avg: 379.5)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 78% of cities
Similar Cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.