Middlesex County, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Middlesex County in NJ is served by 28 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 25,478 violent crimes and 46,539 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.8 per 100k residents, which is 50.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.0 per 100k, 25.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 AAnnual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,478 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents494 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,585 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,290 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate122.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents46,539 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,295 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents37,277 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,841 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.8 | A | 25478 | 106.2 | -50.3% |
| Property Crime | 122.0 | B | 46539 | 163.6 | -25.4% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 70 | 0.5 | -74.3% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 494 | 3.5 | -77.3% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 1585 | 5.8 | -38.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.2 | A | 4290 | 22.3 | -63.0% |
| Burglary | 15.5 | A | 5295 | 24.0 | -35.6% |
| Larceny | 98.0 | B | 37277 | 116.4 | -15.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.3 | A | 3841 | 22.2 | -62.5% |