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 ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 29.2 | A | 1183 | 106.2 | -72.5% |
Property Crime | 97.8 | A | 2406 | 163.6 | -40.2% |
Robbery | 1.5 | A | 32 | 5.8 | -74.9% |
Aggravated Assault | 4.4 | A | 140 | 22.3 | -80.3% |
Burglary | 13.1 | A | 289 | 24.0 | -45.3% |
Larceny | 81.8 | B | 1862 | 116.4 | -29.7% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 254 | 22.2 | -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 |