South Toms River, NJ Crime Rates

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55%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
64%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
53%
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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSouth Toms River/100k peopleNew Jersey/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime37n/a (estimate)9591,6452,119
Murder0n/a0.02.35.0
Rape0n/a0.017.337.5
Robbery0n/a0.049.360.6
Assault5n/a129.6148.8256.1
Violent crime5n/a (estimate)130218359
Burglary10n/a259.2145.3229.2
Theft22n/a570.21,119.41,272.1
Vehicle theft0n/a0.0162.6258.8
Property crime32n/a (estimate)8291,4271,760

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

      • South Toms River crime rates are 55% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in South Toms River are 64% lower than the national average
      • In South Toms River you have a 1 in 105 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • South Toms River is safer than 69% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in South Toms River has decreased by 50%

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        Daily Crime In South Toms River (per 100,000 people)

        The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in South Toms River, per 100,000 residents. In South Toms River, the total number of daily crimes is 1.72 times less than the New Jersey average and 2.21 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in South Toms River are 1.68 times less than the New Jersey average and 2.77 times less than the national average. For property crime, South Toms River has a daily crime rate that is 1.72 times less than the New Jersey average and 2.12 times less than the daily national average.

        How Safe is South Toms River (higher is better)

        When comparing the safety of South Toms River to every other city in New Jersey, as well as the entirety of the United States, is South Toms River safe? The gauges above illustrate that South Toms River is safer than 41% of every city located within New Jersey along with 69% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in New Jersey and in the United States as a whole. As a result, South Toms River, NJ is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Toms River

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Toms River is 1 in 772
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Toms River is 1 in 121
        The chance of being a victim of crime in South Toms River is 1 in 105
        Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In South Toms River, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 772. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 121 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in South Toms River is 1 in 105.

        Year Over Year Crime In South Toms River (per 100,000 people)

        Determining whether South Toms River is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. South Toms River violent crime rates have increased by 65%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 55% year over year. Total crimes for South Toms River has decreased by 50% in the same time frame.

        South Toms River police department

        Item South Toms River New Jersey National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1214,540558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.25.73.3
        There are a total of 12 South Toms River police officers. This results in 3.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 42.9% less than the New Jersey average and 0.8% 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.

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        Source: The South Toms River, 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.
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