Hillsborough Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Hillsborough Township Police Department serves the city of Hillsborough Township, NJ in Somerset County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,161 violent crimes and 901 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.1 per 100k residents, which is 63.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 78.1 per 100k, 52.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 34 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.1 | A | 1161 | 106.2 | -63.2% |
| Property Crime | 78.1 | A | 901 | 163.6 | -52.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.3 | A | 47 | 22.3 | -89.7% |
| Burglary | 11.5 | A | 140 | 24.0 | -52.2% |
| Larceny | 66.6 | A | 698 | 116.4 | -42.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 34 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 6 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Transgender | 4 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branchburg Township | 4 miles | A 6.7 | A 33.6 | Violent: 82.8% lower Property: 57.0% lower |
| Raritan | 5 miles | A 37.7 | A 75.4 | Violent: 3.5% lower Property: 3.5% lower |
| Far Hills | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 108.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 39.3% higher |
| Montgomery Township | 5 miles | A 8.4 | A 59.1 | Violent: 78.4% lower Property: 24.3% lower |
| Peapack And Gladstone | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 78.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 0.0% higher |