New Brunswick, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The New Brunswick Police Department serves the city of New Brunswick, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,071 violent crimes and 6,053 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 164.4 per 100k residents, which is 54.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 272.3 per 100k, 66.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 71 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 DHomicide
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 164.4 | D | 5071 | 106.2 | +54.8% |
| Property Crime | 272.3 | F | 6053 | 163.6 | +66.4% |
| Homicide | 1.8 | F | 23 | 0.5 | +232.2% |
| Robbery | 26.5 | F | 748 | 5.8 | +355.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.0 | C | 997 | 22.3 | +3.2% |
| Burglary | 40.7 | F | 880 | 24.0 | +69.2% |
| Larceny | 215.7 | F | 4679 | 116.4 | +85.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.1 | A | 481 | 22.2 | -36.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 71 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 8 |
| Anti-Catholic | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Transgender | 3 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 5 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 23 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | 1 miles | A 53.3 | A 86.6 | Violent: 67.6% lower Property: 68.2% lower |
| North Brunswick Township | 2 miles | B 74.8 | C 194.9 | Violent: 54.5% lower Property: 28.4% lower |
| East Brunswick Township | 3 miles | A 40.5 | C 157.9 | Violent: 75.4% lower Property: 42.0% lower |
| Milltown | 3 miles | A 28.6 | C 185.8 | Violent: 82.6% lower Property: 31.8% lower |
| Piscataway Township | 3 miles | A 48.0 | A 84.5 | Violent: 70.8% lower Property: 69.0% lower |