Cranbury Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cranbury Township Police Department serves the city of Cranbury Township, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 145 property crimes. Property crime averages 101.3 per 100k, 38.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate101.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 101.3 | A | 145 | 163.6 | -38.1% |
| Burglary | 25.3 | C | 16 | 24.0 | +5.4% |
| Larceny | 76.0 | B | 118 | 116.4 | -34.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmetta | 0 miles | C 122.8 | D 204.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 102.1% higher |
| Plainsboro Township | 0 miles | A 8.3 | A 33.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 67.1% lower |
| South Brunswick Township | 0 miles | A 64.1 | B 130.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 28.7% higher |
| Spotswood | 0 miles | A 49.4 | A 98.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 2.5% lower |
| East Brunswick Township | 1 miles | A 40.5 | C 157.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.8% higher |