East Brunswick Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The East Brunswick Township Police Department serves the city of East Brunswick Township, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,557 violent crimes and 2,714 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.5 per 100k residents, which is 61.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 157.9 per 100k, 3.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 26 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

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate40.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,557 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate157.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,714 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents273 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate137.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,315 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime40.5A1557106.2-61.9%
Property Crime157.9C2714163.6-3.5%
Rape2.0A283.5-42.9%
Aggravated Assault4.0A11322.3-81.8%
Burglary14.2A27324.0-41.0%
Larceny137.7C2315116.4+18.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.1A11822.2-72.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 26 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Jewish 7
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 2
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Black or African American 10
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Milltown 1 miles
A 28.6
C 185.8
Violent: 29.4% lower
Property: 17.7% higher
Cranbury Township 1 miles
N/A 0.0
A 101.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 35.8% lower
Helmetta 1 miles
C 122.8
D 204.8
Violent: 203.4% higher
Property: 29.7% higher
Plainsboro Township 1 miles
A 8.3
A 33.4
Violent: 79.4% lower
Property: 78.9% lower
South Brunswick Township 1 miles
A 64.1
B 130.4
Violent: 58.4% higher
Property: 17.4% lower