Hightstown, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hightstown Police Department serves the city of Hightstown, NJ in Mercer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 343 violent crimes and 138 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.3 per 100k residents, which is 19.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.2 per 100k, 68.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 33 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 BAnnual Rate85.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents343 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents115 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.3 | B | 343 | 106.2 | -19.7% |
| Property Crime | 51.2 | A | 138 | 163.6 | -68.7% |
| Larceny | 51.2 | A | 115 | 116.4 | -56.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 33 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 4 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 11 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell | 0 miles | A 52.7 | A 52.7 | Violent: 38.2% lower Property: 3.0% higher |
| Hopewell Township | 0 miles | A 51.6 | A 45.8 | Violent: 39.5% lower Property: 10.4% lower |
| West Windsor Township | 0 miles | A 13.4 | B 137.8 | Violent: 84.2% lower Property: 169.3% higher |
| Trenton | 5 miles | F 251.4 | D 242.4 | Violent: 194.7% higher Property: 373.7% higher |
| Ewing Township | 5 miles | D 131.5 | F 286.8 | Violent: 54.1% higher Property: 460.4% higher |