Sayreville, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sayreville Police Department serves the city of Sayreville, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,293 violent crimes and 1,866 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.1 per 100k residents, which is 50.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 112.8 per 100k, 31.1% 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 53 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 ARape
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
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 | 53.1 | A | 1293 | 106.2 | -50.0% |
| Property Crime | 112.8 | B | 1866 | 163.6 | -31.1% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 7 | 3.5 | -37.5% |
| Robbery | 2.2 | A | 38 | 5.8 | -62.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.6 | A | 154 | 22.3 | -70.2% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 221 | 24.0 | -72.4% |
| Larceny | 95.1 | B | 1424 | 116.4 | -18.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.1 | A | 217 | 22.2 | -50.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 53 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 6 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 4 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 5 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 19 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Amboy | 1 miles | A 32.1 | A 75.0 | Violent: 39.4% lower Property: 33.5% lower |
| Perth Amboy | 3 miles | C 117.0 | C 153.0 | Violent: 120.5% higher Property: 35.7% higher |
| South River | 5 miles | A 43.7 | A 6.3 | Violent: 17.6% lower Property: 94.5% lower |
| Old Bridge Township | 5 miles | A 29.2 | A 97.8 | Violent: 45.0% lower Property: 13.2% lower |
| Woodbridge Township | 6 miles | A 55.1 | D 229.1 | Violent: 3.8% higher Property: 103.2% higher |