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North Brunswick Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The North Brunswick Township Police Department serves the city of North Brunswick Township, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,331 violent crimes and 2,773 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.8 per 100k residents, which is 29.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 194.9 per 100k, 19.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 B
Annual Rate74.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,331 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate194.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,773 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate167.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,324 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents220 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime74.8B1331106.2-29.6%
Property Crime194.9C2773163.6+19.2%
Rape2.3A273.5-35.8%
Aggravated Assault13.6A26822.3-38.9%
Burglary11.3A22724.0-52.8%
Larceny167.7D2324116.4+44.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft15.9B22022.2-28.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Milltown 2 miles
A 28.6
C 185.8
Violent: 61.8% lower
Property: 4.7% lower
New Brunswick 2 miles
D 164.4
F 272.3
Violent: 119.8% higher
Property: 39.7% higher
East Brunswick Township 2 miles
A 40.5
C 157.9
Violent: 45.9% lower
Property: 19.0% lower
Highland Park 3 miles
A 53.3
A 86.6
Violent: 28.8% lower
Property: 55.6% lower
Cranbury Township 3 miles
N/A 0.0
A 101.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 48.0% lower