Rahway, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rahway Police Department serves the city of Rahway, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 644 violent crimes and 1,167 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.3 per 100k residents, which is 62.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.9 per 100k, 42.6% 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 7 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 AAnnual Rate40.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents644 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,167 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents848 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 40.3 | A | 644 | 106.2 | -62.1% |
| Property Crime | 93.9 | A | 1167 | 163.6 | -42.6% |
| Robbery | 10.1 | F | 57 | 5.8 | +72.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.1 | A | 127 | 22.3 | -54.8% |
| Larceny | 80.5 | B | 848 | 116.4 | -30.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.1 | A | 189 | 22.2 | -54.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 0 miles | C 118.3 | F 315.2 | Violent: 193.9% higher Property: 235.6% higher |
| Garwood | 0 miles | A 37.3 | A 93.3 | Violent: 7.2% lower Property: 0.6% lower |
| Linden | 0 miles | D 138.2 | F 354.7 | Violent: 243.4% higher Property: 277.7% higher |
| Mountainside | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 84.7% lower |
| Union Township | 0 miles | A 18.0 | D 204.1 | Violent: 55.4% lower Property: 117.3% higher |