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 ARape
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 40.5 | A | 1557 | 106.2 | -61.9% |
Property Crime | 157.9 | C | 2714 | 163.6 | -3.5% |
Rape | 2.0 | A | 28 | 3.5 | -42.9% |
Aggravated Assault | 4.0 | A | 113 | 22.3 | -81.8% |
Burglary | 14.2 | A | 273 | 24.0 | -41.0% |
Larceny | 137.7 | C | 2315 | 116.4 | +18.3% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.1 | A | 118 | 22.2 | -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 |