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Bedminster Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bedminster Township Police Department serves the city of Bedminster Township, NJ in Somerset County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 28 violent crimes and 165 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.1 per 100k residents, which is 88.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 97.1 per 100k, 40.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate97.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate85.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime12.1A28106.2-88.6%
Property Crime97.1A165163.6-40.7%
Larceny85.0B121116.4-27.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.1A1722.2-45.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Multiple Races, Group 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Bernardsville 4 miles
A 63.3
A 38.0
Violent: 421.3% higher
Property: 60.9% lower
Bernards Township 5 miles
N/A 0.0
A 35.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 63.4% lower
Bridgewater Township 6 miles
A 8.5
B 117.4
Violent: 29.7% lower
Property: 20.9% higher
Tewksbury Township 7 miles
A 33.8
A 33.8
Violent: 178.3% higher
Property: 65.2% lower
Raritan 7 miles
A 37.7
A 75.4
Violent: 210.5% higher
Property: 22.3% lower