East Windsor Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The East Windsor Township Police Department serves the city of East Windsor Township, NJ in Mercer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 347 violent crimes and 1,108 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.4 per 100k residents, which is 77.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.5 per 100k, 44.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents347 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,108 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents966 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.4 | A | 347 | 106.2 | -77.9% |
| Property Crime | 90.5 | A | 1108 | 163.6 | -44.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.4 | A | 49 | 22.3 | -84.9% |
| Burglary | 6.7 | A | 65 | 24.0 | -72.1% |
| Larceny | 77.1 | B | 966 | 116.4 | -33.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 75 | 22.2 | -69.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 23 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsville Township | 6 miles | A 19.6 | A 65.2 | Violent: 16.6% lower Property: 28.0% lower |
| Jamesburg | 8 miles | A 52.2 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 122.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Hightstown | 8 miles | B 85.3 | A 51.2 | Violent: 263.8% higher Property: 43.4% lower |
| Hopewell | 8 miles | A 52.7 | A 52.7 | Violent: 124.8% higher Property: 41.7% lower |
| Hopewell Township | 8 miles | A 51.6 | A 45.8 | Violent: 119.9% higher Property: 49.3% lower |