South Amboy, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The South Amboy Police Department serves the city of South Amboy, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 250 violent crimes and 434 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.1 per 100k residents, which is 69.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 75.0 per 100k, 54.2% 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 12 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 Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents250 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate75.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents434 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents275 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate42.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.1 | A | 250 | 106.2 | -69.7% |
| Property Crime | 75.0 | A | 434 | 163.6 | -54.2% |
| Burglary | 10.7 | A | 77 | 24.0 | -55.4% |
| Larceny | 21.4 | A | 275 | 116.4 | -81.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 42.8 | F | 82 | 22.2 | +93.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sayreville | 1 miles | A 53.1 | B 112.8 | Violent: 65.1% higher Property: 50.4% higher |
| Perth Amboy | 2 miles | C 117.0 | C 153.0 | Violent: 264.2% higher Property: 104.1% higher |
| Woodbridge Township | 5 miles | A 55.1 | D 229.1 | Violent: 71.5% higher Property: 205.6% higher |
| Keyport | 5 miles | B 69.9 | C 195.8 | Violent: 117.6% higher Property: 161.1% higher |
| Old Bridge Township | 5 miles | A 29.2 | A 97.8 | Violent: 9.1% lower Property: 30.5% higher |