Dunellen, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dunellen Police Department serves the city of Dunellen, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 397 property crimes. Property crime averages 92.3 per 100k, 43.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 Rate92.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents397 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents334 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 92.3 | A | 397 | 163.6 | -43.6% |
| Burglary | 26.4 | C | 46 | 24.0 | +9.8% |
| Larceny | 66.0 | A | 334 | 116.4 | -43.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Brook Township | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 121.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 31.9% higher |
| Middlesex | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 62.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 32.9% lower |
| Warren Township | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 56.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 38.9% lower |
| South Plainfield | 3 miles | A 61.8 | D 218.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 136.4% higher |
| North Plainfield | 3 miles | C 96.8 | C 149.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 62.0% higher |