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 A
Annual Rate43.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents397 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents311 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime43.7A397106.2-58.8%
Property Crime6.3A404163.6-96.2%
Aggravated Assault12.5A7422.3-43.9%
Larceny6.3A311116.4-94.6%

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