Readington Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Readington Township Police Department serves the city of Readington Township, NJ in Hunterdon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 165 violent crimes and 335 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 6.1 per 100k residents, which is 94.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.9 per 100k, 70.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 6.1 | A | 165 | 106.2 | -94.2% |
| Property Crime | 48.9 | A | 335 | 163.6 | -70.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.1 | A | 19 | 22.3 | -72.5% |
| Burglary | 18.3 | B | 66 | 24.0 | -23.7% |
| Larceny | 30.6 | A | 243 | 116.4 | -73.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branchburg Township | 5 miles | A 6.7 | A 33.6 | Violent: 9.8% higher Property: 31.4% lower |
| Tewksbury Township | 7 miles | A 33.8 | A 33.8 | Violent: 452.9% higher Property: 30.9% lower |
| Califon | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Clinton | 8 miles | A 35.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 484.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Clinton Township | 8 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 60.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 23.6% higher |