Medford Lakes, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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80%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

94%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

78%

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}	Medford Lakes_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	18	n/a (estimate)	419	1,645	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.3	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	23.3	17.3	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	49.3	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	148.8	256.1
Violent crime	1	n/a (estimate)	23	218	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	145.3	229.2
Theft	16	n/a	372.1	1,119.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	23.3	162.6	258.8
Property crime	17	n/a (estimate)	395	1,427	1,760

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Medford Lakes crime map

The Medford Lakes crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Medford Lakes 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 Medford Lakes crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Medford Lakes 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

Medford Lakes crime rates are 80% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Medford Lakes are 94% lower than the national average
In Medford Lakes you have a 1 in 239 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Medford Lakes is safer than 74% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Medford Lakes has increased by 12%

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Daily Crime In Medford Lakes (per 100,000 people)

The graph above illustrates the number of daily crimes in Medford Lakes, NJ per 100,000 people. In Medford Lakes, the total number of daily crimes is 3.93 times less than the New Jersey average and 5.06 times less than the national average. The number of daily violent crimes in Medford Lakes is 9.36 times less than the New Jersey average and 15.44 times less than the national average. With regards to property crimes, Medford Lakes has a daily crime rate that is 3.61 times less than the New Jersey average and 4.45 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Medford Lakes (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Medford Lakes, New Jersey compared to other areas of New Jersey, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Medford Lakes safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Medford Lakes is safer than 46% of New Jersey cities, and 74% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in New Jersey, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Medford Lakes. At this time, Medford Lakes sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Medford Lakes

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Medford Lakes is 1 in 4301

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Medford Lakes is 1 in 253

The chance of being a victim of crime in Medford Lakes is 1 in 239

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Medford Lakes, New Jersey you have a 1 in 4301 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 253 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 239 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Medford Lakes.

Year Over Year Crime In Medford Lakes (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Medford Lakes is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Medford Lakes has not changed, while the property crime rate in Medford Lakes has increased by 13% year over year. The number of total crimes in Medford Lakes has increased by 13% year over year.

Medford Lakes police department

Item	Medford Lakes	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	9	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.2	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 9 Medford Lakes police officers. This results in 2.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 61.8% less than the New Jersey average and 33.7% 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}
Haddon Heights, NJ	7,520	0	495	495
Moorestown-Lenola, NJ	13,879	83	544	627
Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ	1,730	86	565	652
Pemberton, NJ	1,494	88	574	662
Juliustown, NJ	275	88	577	665
Voorhees, NJ	1,686	92	602	695
Laurel Springs, NJ	1,908	93	611	705
Medford Lakes, NJ	3,961	23	395	419

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Granite Falls, WA	3,961	142	1,034	1,176
Hephzibah, GA	3,961	131	1,916	2,047
Oaklyn, NJ	3,961	125	819	944
Metter, GA	3,962	327	2,288	2,615
Freedom, CA	3,959	222	948	1,169
Medford Lakes, NJ	3,961	23	395	419

Source: The Medford Lakes, 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.