Old Bridge Township, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Old Bridge Township Police Department serves the city of Old Bridge Township, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,183 violent crimes and 2,406 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.2 per 100k residents, which is 72.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 97.8 per 100k, 40.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 43 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 A
Annual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,183 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents140 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate97.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,406 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents289 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate81.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,862 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents254 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime29.2A1183106.2-72.5%
Property Crime97.8A2406163.6-40.2%
Robbery1.5A325.8-74.9%
Aggravated Assault4.4A14022.3-80.3%
Burglary13.1A28924.0-45.3%
Larceny81.8B1862116.4-29.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft2.9A25422.2-86.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 43 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Asian 1
Anti-Jewish 9
Anti-Catholic 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 5
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 2
Anti-Gender Non-Conforming 1
Anti-Black or African American 22
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Matawan 3 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Sayreville 5 miles
A 53.1
B 112.8
Violent: 81.7% higher
Property: 15.3% higher
Keyport 5 miles
B 69.9
C 195.8
Violent: 139.5% higher
Property: 100.1% higher
South Amboy 5 miles
A 32.1
A 75.0
Violent: 10.0% higher
Property: 23.4% lower
South River 6 miles
A 43.7
A 6.3
Violent: 49.8% higher
Property: 93.6% lower