Scotch Plains Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Scotch Plains Township Police Department serves the city of Scotch Plains Township, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 263 violent crimes and 911 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 8.2 per 100k residents, which is 92.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 77.8 per 100k, 52.4% 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 10 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 ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 8.2 | A | 263 | 106.2 | -92.3% |
| Property Crime | 77.8 | A | 911 | 163.6 | -52.4% |
| Burglary | 16.4 | B | 212 | 24.0 | -31.8% |
| Larceny | 49.2 | A | 538 | 116.4 | -57.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.3 | A | 159 | 22.2 | -44.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 10 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanwood | 1 miles | A 13.1 | A 39.3 | Violent: 59.8% higher Property: 49.5% lower |
| Plainfield | 2 miles | D 142.4 | C 166.1 | Violent: 1638.2% higher Property: 113.3% higher |
| North Plainfield | 3 miles | C 96.8 | C 149.6 | Violent: 1081.7% higher Property: 92.1% higher |
| Westfield | 3 miles | A 13.1 | A 75.5 | Violent: 60.2% higher Property: 3.1% lower |
| Watchung | 3 miles | B 77.3 | F 633.9 | Violent: 843.8% higher Property: 714.2% higher |