Metuchen, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Metuchen Police Department serves the city of Metuchen, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 251 violent crimes and 842 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.3 per 100k residents, which is 68.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.3 per 100k, 43.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 AAnnual Rate33.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents842 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents673 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 33.3 | A | 251 | 106.2 | -68.6% |
| Property Crime | 93.3 | A | 842 | 163.6 | -43.0% |
| Burglary | 20.0 | B | 121 | 24.0 | -16.8% |
| Larceny | 73.3 | A | 673 | 116.4 | -37.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Township | 2 miles | A 55.6 | D 203.0 | Violent: 66.9% higher Property: 117.6% higher |
| South Plainfield | 4 miles | A 61.8 | D 218.2 | Violent: 85.4% higher Property: 134.0% higher |
| Highland Park | 5 miles | A 53.3 | A 86.6 | Violent: 59.9% higher Property: 7.2% lower |
| Woodbridge Township | 5 miles | A 55.1 | D 229.1 | Violent: 65.4% higher Property: 145.6% higher |
| Perth Amboy | 5 miles | C 117.0 | C 153.0 | Violent: 251.2% higher Property: 64.1% higher |