Union County, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in NJ is served by 25 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 23,291 violent crimes and 44,197 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.7 per 100k residents, which is 62.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 142.2 per 100k, 13.1% 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 AAnnual Rate39.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23,291 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents527 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,480 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,988 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate142.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents44,197 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,071 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents33,283 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,747 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.7 | A | 23291 | 106.2 | -62.6% |
| Property Crime | 142.2 | B | 44197 | 163.6 | -13.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 93 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 527 | 3.5 | -88.4% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 2480 | 5.8 | -38.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 3988 | 22.3 | -75.0% |
| Burglary | 15.0 | A | 4071 | 24.0 | -37.5% |
| Larceny | 114.3 | C | 33283 | 116.4 | -1.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.6 | A | 6747 | 22.2 | -43.0% |