Dover, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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48%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

38%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

51%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Dover_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	206	n/a (estimate)	1,093	1,645	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.3	5.0
Rape	5	n/a	26.5	17.3	37.5
Robbery	8	n/a	42.5	49.3	60.6
Assault	29	n/a	153.9	148.8	256.1
Violent crime	42	n/a (estimate)	223	218	359
Burglary	12	n/a	63.7	145.3	229.2
Theft	137	n/a	727.0	1,119.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	15	n/a	79.6	162.6	258.8
Property crime	164	n/a (estimate)	870	1,427	1,760

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Dover crime map

The Dover crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Dover as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Dover crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Dover crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Dover crime rates are 48% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Dover are 38% lower than the national average
In Dover you have a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Dover is safer than 40% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Dover has increased by 81%

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Daily Crime In Dover (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Dover for every 100,000 residents. The Dover total amount of daily crime is 1.50 times less than the New Jersey average and 1.94 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Dover, is 1.02 times more than the New Jersey average, and it is 1.61 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Dover has a daily crime average that is 1.64 times less than the New Jersey average and 2.02 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Dover (higher is better)

Is Dover safe in comparison to other cities in the state of New Jersey as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Dover to other cities in the state and across the country, Dover is 20% safer than other cities of New Jersey and 40% safer than other cities in the nation. Dover has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Dover

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Dover is 1 in 449

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Dover is 1 in 115

The chance of being a victim of crime in Dover is 1 in 92

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Dover, New Jersey? If you reside in Dover, then there is a 1 in 449 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 115. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 92 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Dover.

Year Over Year Crime In Dover (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Dover, New Jersey (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Dover has increased by 29%, the amount of property crime in Dover has increased by 101%, and the total amount of crime in Dover has increased by 80% year over year.

Dover police department

Item	Dover	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	30	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.6	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 30 Dover police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 71.1% less than the New Jersey average and 49.7% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in New Jersey

State	Total offenders	New Jersey_/100K	National_/100K
New Jersey	4,539	54	266

There are a total of 4,539 sex offenders in New Jersey. This yields a total of 54 sex offenders in New Jersey per 100,000 residents which is 80% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ogdensburg, NJ	2,164	0	0	0
Mount Arlington, NJ	5,751	0	148	148
Stanhope, NJ	3,327	83	111	195
Wanaque, NJ	11,719	36	187	223
Hopatcong, NJ	14,228	75	177	251
Peapack and Gladstone, NJ	2,582	34	224	258
New Providence, NJ	13,382	44	255	299
Dover, NJ	17,866	223	870	1,093

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
St. Michael, MN	17,871	169	1,055	1,224
Canby, OR	17,860	213	901	1,114
North Babylon, NY	17,872	284	1,286	1,570
Jenison, MI	17,851	323	1,026	1,348
Steubenville, OH	17,882	122	2,877	2,999
Dover, NJ	17,866	223	870	1,093

Source: The Dover, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.