Bernardsville, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bernardsville Police Department serves the city of Bernardsville, NJ in Somerset County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 58 violent crimes and 208 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.3 per 100k residents, which is 40.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.0 per 100k, 76.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.3 | A | 58 | 106.2 | -40.4% |
| Property Crime | 38.0 | A | 208 | 163.6 | -76.8% |
| Larceny | 25.3 | A | 150 | 116.4 | -78.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.7 | A | 37 | 22.2 | -42.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Male | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernards Township | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 35.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 6.5% lower |
| Bedminster Township | 4 miles | A 12.1 | A 97.1 | Violent: 80.8% lower Property: 155.7% higher |
| Mendham | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 20.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 47.1% lower |
| Long Hill Township | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 11.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 69.6% lower |
| Berkeley Heights Township | 7 miles | A 7.7 | D 222.4 | Violent: 87.9% lower Property: 485.7% higher |