South Bound Brook, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The South Bound Brook Police Department serves the city of South Bound Brook, NJ in Somerset County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 90 violent crimes and 207 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.4 per 100k residents, which is 22.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.8 per 100k, 62.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.4 | B | 90 | 106.2 | -22.4% |
| Property Crime | 61.8 | A | 207 | 163.6 | -62.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.6 | C | 3 | 22.3 | -7.5% |
| Burglary | 20.6 | B | 34 | 24.0 | -14.3% |
| Larceny | 20.6 | A | 159 | 116.4 | -82.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.6 | C | 14 | 22.2 | -7.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bound Brook | 0 miles | A 49.8 | C 165.9 | Violent: 39.6% lower Property: 168.5% higher |
| Middlesex | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 62.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 0.3% higher |
| Manville | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 54.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 11.1% lower |
| Piscataway Township | 3 miles | A 48.0 | A 84.5 | Violent: 41.7% lower Property: 36.7% higher |
| Green Brook Township | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 121.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 97.1% higher |