South River, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The South River Police Department serves the city of South River, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 397 violent crimes and 404 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 43.7 per 100k residents, which is 58.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 6.3 per 100k, 96.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 43.7 | A | 397 | 106.2 | -58.8% |
Property Crime | 6.3 | A | 404 | 163.6 | -96.2% |
Aggravated Assault | 12.5 | A | 74 | 22.3 | -43.9% |
Larceny | 6.3 | A | 311 | 116.4 | -94.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cranbury Township | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 101.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 1521.1% higher |
Helmetta | 2 miles | C 122.8 | D 204.8 | Violent: 180.9% higher Property: 3176.0% higher |
Plainsboro Township | 2 miles | A 8.3 | A 33.4 | Violent: 80.9% lower Property: 433.9% higher |
South Brunswick Township | 2 miles | A 64.1 | B 130.4 | Violent: 46.7% higher Property: 1986.7% higher |
Spotswood | 2 miles | A 49.4 | A 98.8 | Violent: 12.9% higher Property: 1480.5% higher |