Spotswood, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Spotswood Police Department serves the city of Spotswood, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 96 violent crimes and 144 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.4 per 100k residents, which is 53.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 98.8 per 100k, 39.6% 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 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 AAnnual Rate49.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate98.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.4 | A | 96 | 106.2 | -53.5% |
| Property Crime | 98.8 | A | 144 | 163.6 | -39.6% |
| Burglary | 24.7 | C | 21 | 24.0 | +2.8% |
| Larceny | 74.1 | A | 118 | 116.4 | -36.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbury Township | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 101.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 2.6% higher |
| Helmetta | 0 miles | C 122.8 | D 204.8 | Violent: 148.7% higher Property: 107.3% higher |
| Plainsboro Township | 0 miles | A 8.3 | A 33.4 | Violent: 83.1% lower Property: 66.2% lower |
| South Brunswick Township | 0 miles | A 64.1 | B 130.4 | Violent: 29.9% higher Property: 32.0% higher |
| East Brunswick Township | 1 miles | A 40.5 | C 157.9 | Violent: 18.0% lower Property: 59.9% higher |