Bernards Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bernards Township Police Department serves the city of Bernards Township, NJ in Somerset County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 321 property crimes. Property crime averages 35.5 per 100k, 78.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents321 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents209 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 35.5 | A | 321 | 163.6 | -78.3% |
| Burglary | 28.4 | C | 52 | 24.0 | +18.3% |
| Larceny | 7.1 | A | 209 | 116.4 | -93.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernardsville | 2 miles | A 63.3 | A 38.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 6.9% higher |
| Long Hill Township | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 11.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.5% lower |
| Bedminster Township | 5 miles | A 12.1 | A 97.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 173.3% higher |
| Berkeley Heights Township | 6 miles | A 7.7 | D 222.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 526.1% higher |
| Mendham | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 43.4% lower |