Bound Brook, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Bound Brook Police Department serves the city of Bound Brook, NJ in Somerset County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 401 violent crimes and 567 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.8 per 100k residents, which is 53.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 165.9 per 100k, 1.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate49.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents401 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate165.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents567 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate141.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents476 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.8 | A | 401 | 106.2 | -53.1% |
| Property Crime | 165.9 | C | 567 | 163.6 | +1.4% |
| Burglary | 24.9 | C | 54 | 24.0 | +3.5% |
| Larceny | 141.0 | D | 476 | 116.4 | +21.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bound Brook | 0 miles | B 82.4 | A 61.8 | Violent: 65.5% higher Property: 62.8% lower |
| Middlesex | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 62.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 62.6% lower |
| Manville | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 54.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 66.9% lower |
| Piscataway Township | 4 miles | A 48.0 | A 84.5 | Violent: 3.5% lower Property: 49.1% lower |
| Green Brook Township | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 121.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 26.6% lower |