Somerville, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Somerville Police Department serves the city of Somerville, NJ in Somerset County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 395 violent crimes and 592 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.1 per 100k residents, which is 78.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.9 per 100k, 20.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 21 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 Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents395 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents592 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents51 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate115.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.1 | A | 395 | 106.2 | -78.3% |
| Property Crime | 130.9 | B | 592 | 163.6 | -20.0% |
| Burglary | 15.4 | A | 51 | 24.0 | -35.9% |
| Larceny | 115.5 | C | 492 | 116.4 | -0.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 21 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 5 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Hills | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 108.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 16.9% lower |
| Montgomery Township | 0 miles | A 8.4 | A 59.1 | Violent: 63.4% lower Property: 54.8% lower |
| Peapack And Gladstone | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 78.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 40.3% lower |
| Raritan | 1 miles | A 37.7 | A 75.4 | Violent: 63.2% higher Property: 42.4% lower |
| Manville | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 54.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 58.0% lower |