Middlesex, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Middlesex Police Department serves the city of Middlesex, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 333 property crimes. Property crime averages 62.0 per 100k, 62.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate62.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents269 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 62.0 | A | 333 | 163.6 | -62.1% |
| Burglary | 20.7 | B | 36 | 24.0 | -14.0% |
| Larceny | 34.4 | A | 269 | 116.4 | -70.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.9 | A | 23 | 22.2 | -68.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bound Brook | 2 miles | A 49.8 | C 165.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 167.6% higher |
| Green Brook Township | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 121.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 96.5% higher |
| Dunellen | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 92.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 49.0% higher |
| South Bound Brook | 2 miles | B 82.4 | A 61.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 0.3% lower |
| Piscataway Township | 3 miles | A 48.0 | A 84.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 36.3% higher |