Plainsboro Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Plainsboro Township Police Department serves the city of Plainsboro Township, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 168 violent crimes and 611 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 8.3 per 100k residents, which is 92.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.4 per 100k, 79.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 32 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 8.3 | A | 168 | 106.2 | -92.1% |
| Property Crime | 33.4 | A | 611 | 163.6 | -79.6% |
| Larceny | 29.2 | A | 527 | 116.4 | -74.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.2 | A | 42 | 22.2 | -81.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 32 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 2 |
| Anti-Asian | 5 |
| Anti-Hindu | 2 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbury Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 101.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 203.6% higher |
| Helmetta | 0 miles | C 122.8 | D 204.8 | Violent: 1373.0% higher Property: 513.6% higher |
| South Brunswick Township | 0 miles | A 64.1 | B 130.4 | Violent: 669.1% higher Property: 290.8% higher |
| Spotswood | 0 miles | A 49.4 | A 98.8 | Violent: 492.2% higher Property: 196.0% higher |
| East Brunswick Township | 1 miles | A 40.5 | C 157.9 | Violent: 385.5% higher Property: 373.2% higher |