The Denville Township Police Department handles law enforcement, traffic, records and community programs for Denville, NJ. This Denville Now guide covers how to reach the department, how to get a crash report or file a report online, the community programs residents can join, and where to follow Denville police news and the monthly call recaps.
In an emergency, always call 911.
Quick facts
- Address: 1 St. Mary’s Place, Denville, NJ 07834 (the Denville Municipal Building)
- Non-emergency phone: 973-627-4900
- Crash reports: available online through the department’s CrashDocs portal
- Records: handled by the Records Bureau
- Alerts: sign up for Nixle alerts by text or email
How to report a non-emergency crime online
Denville police accept some non-emergency reports online, which saves a trip to headquarters for minor incidents. Read our story on how the Denville police online reporting portal works and what you can file through it.
Crash reports and records
If you were in a crash in Denville, the report can be downloaded through CrashDocs once it is approved. For other records requests, firearms applications and forms, start with the department’s Records Bureau and online forms pages.
Community programs
- Junior Police Academy: a summer program for Denville kids. See our coverage of the 2026 Junior Police Academy graduation.
- Home security assessments: officers will walk your home and suggest improvements for free. Details in our story on the home security assessment program.
- National Night Out: the department’s summer community night. See our National Night Out coverage.
- Citizens Police Academy: an adult program that walks residents through how the department works.
Denville police monthly recaps
Denville Now publishes the department’s monthly activity numbers when they are released. The most recent: Denville police logged 3,733 calls in September 2026. Earlier months include June 2026 and May 2026.
Denville police news
Every arrest, crash and public safety update we report lands in the Denville Police and Fire news section. For the town’s other offices and phone numbers, see our Denville Municipal Building guide, and for everything else in town, our Denville Guides page.
FAQ
What is the Denville police non-emergency number?
973-627-4900. For emergencies, call 911.
Where is the Denville Police Department?
1 St. Mary’s Place, Denville, NJ 07834, in the Denville Municipal Building.
How do I get a Denville crash report?
Through the department’s CrashDocs portal once the report is approved.
Where can I see Denville police blotter news?
Denville Now covers police press releases and monthly call recaps in its Police and Fire section, linked above.
All arrests reported by Denville Now are accusations. Every person charged is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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