Middletown Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Middletown Township Police Department serves the city of Middletown Township, NJ in Monmouth County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,065 violent crimes and 1,818 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.3 per 100k residents, which is 70.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 65.6 per 100k, 59.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 80 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 ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.3 | A | 1065 | 106.2 | -70.5% |
| Property Crime | 65.6 | A | 1818 | 163.6 | -59.9% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 29 | 3.5 | -57.9% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -74.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.5 | A | 86 | 22.3 | -93.3% |
| Burglary | 7.5 | A | 176 | 24.0 | -69.0% |
| Larceny | 56.7 | A | 1492 | 116.4 | -51.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.5 | A | 148 | 22.2 | -93.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 80 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 6 |
| Anti-Jewish | 16 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 7 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Jehovah's Witness | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 38 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bank | 4 miles | A 54.6 | B 140.3 | Violent: 74.2% higher Property: 113.8% higher |
| Atlantic Highlands | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 45.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 30.6% lower |
| Fair Haven | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 65.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 0.5% lower |
| Keansburg | 4 miles | F 175.4 | C 185.8 | Violent: 460.2% higher Property: 183.1% higher |
| Rumson | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 27.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 57.6% lower |