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59%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
68%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
57%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Medford Lakes crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Medford Lakes crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Medford Lakes crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Medford Lakes crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleMedford Lakes/100k peopleNew Jersey/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)957 (estimate)1,6202,324
Murdern/an/an/a3.16.3
Rapen/an/an/a16.840.0
Robberyn/an/an/a47.666.1
Assaultn/an/an/a135.4268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)120 (estimate)203370
Burglaryn/an/an/a148.0269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,109.11,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a159.6282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)837 (estimate)1,4171,954

Medford Lakes crime map



The Medford Lakes crime map 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 59% lower than the national average
  • Violent crimes in Medford Lakes are 68% lower than the national average
  • In Medford Lakes you have a 1 in 105 chance of becoming a victim of crime
  • Medford Lakes is safer than 71% of the cities in the United States
  • Year over year crime in Medford Lakes has increased by 119%

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

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        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 834
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Medford Lakes is 1 in 120
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Medford Lakes is 1 in 105

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

        Medford Lakes police department

        Item Medford Lakes New Jersey National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)914,540558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.25.73.3
        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 Jersey4,53954266
        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
        Voorhees, NJ1,68652366419
        Clayton, NJ8,688133444577
        Riverton, NJ2,69177536613
        Pemberton, NJ1,49485593678
        Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ1,73099690789
        Haddon Heights, NJ7,52040777818
        Pemberton Heights, NJ2,640105730835
        Medford Lakes, NJ3,961120837957

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Oaklyn, NJ3,9612304,7344,964
        Hephzibah, GA3,961262,1442,170
        Granite Falls, WA3,9611651,1151,280
        Metter, GA3,9624502,0742,524
        Bethlehem, NC3,9592551,3011,557
        Medford Lakes, NJ3,961120837957
        Source: The Medford Lakes, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.