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Bridgewater Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bridgewater Township Police Department serves the city of Bridgewater Township, NJ in Somerset County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 193 violent crimes and 1,003 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 8.5 per 100k residents, which is 92.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.4 per 100k, 28.3% 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 16 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 Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate117.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,003 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate81.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents821 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime8.5A193106.2-92.0%
Property Crime117.4B1003163.6-28.3%
Robbery2.1A75.8-63.4%
Aggravated Assault2.1A822.3-90.4%
Burglary27.7C12124.0+15.4%
Larceny81.1B821116.4-30.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft8.5A6022.2-61.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Hindu 1
Anti-White 1
Anti-Jewish 4
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Black or African American 6
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Somerville 2 miles
A 23.1
B 130.9
Violent: 170.5% higher
Property: 11.5% higher
Raritan 2 miles
A 37.7
A 75.4
Violent: 341.5% higher
Property: 35.8% lower
Far Hills 2 miles
N/A 0.0
B 108.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 7.3% lower
Montgomery Township 2 miles
A 8.4
A 59.1
Violent: 1.1% lower
Property: 49.6% lower
Peapack And Gladstone 2 miles
N/A 0.0
A 78.1
Violent: N/A
Property: 33.4% lower