Milltown, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Milltown Police Department serves the city of Milltown, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 99 violent crimes and 433 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.6 per 100k residents, which is 73.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 185.8 per 100k, 13.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate185.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents433 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate157.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.6 | A | 99 | 106.2 | -73.1% |
| Property Crime | 185.8 | C | 433 | 163.6 | +13.6% |
| Burglary | 14.3 | A | 19 | 24.0 | -40.5% |
| Larceny | 157.2 | D | 404 | 116.4 | +35.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.3 | A | 10 | 22.2 | -35.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick Township | 1 miles | A 40.5 | C 157.9 | Violent: 41.6% higher Property: 15.0% lower |
| North Brunswick Township | 2 miles | B 74.8 | C 194.9 | Violent: 161.6% higher Property: 4.9% higher |
| Cranbury Township | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 101.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 45.5% lower |
| Helmetta | 2 miles | C 122.8 | D 204.8 | Violent: 329.7% higher Property: 10.2% higher |
| Plainsboro Township | 2 miles | A 8.3 | A 33.4 | Violent: 70.8% lower Property: 82.0% lower |