Mercer County, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mercer County in NJ is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 25,075 violent crimes and 27,670 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.2 per 100k residents, which is 34.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 119.4 per 100k, 27.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate69.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,075 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents543 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,713 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,089 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate119.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents27,670 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,802 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate95.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents21,090 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,648 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.2 | B | 25075 | 106.2 | -34.8% |
| Property Crime | 119.4 | B | 27670 | 163.6 | -27.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 168 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 543 | 3.5 | -76.5% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 1713 | 5.8 | -61.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.0 | A | 4089 | 22.3 | -55.1% |
| Burglary | 9.5 | A | 3802 | 24.0 | -60.4% |
| Larceny | 95.7 | B | 21090 | 116.4 | -17.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.2 | A | 2648 | 22.2 | -36.1% |