Union Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Union Township Police Department serves the city of Union Township, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 903 violent crimes and 3,609 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.0 per 100k residents, which is 83.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 204.1 per 100k, 24.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 ARobbery
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.0 | A | 903 | 106.2 | -83.1% |
| Property Crime | 204.1 | D | 3609 | 163.6 | +24.8% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 79 | 5.8 | -43.8% |
| Burglary | 6.5 | A | 182 | 24.0 | -72.8% |
| Larceny | 178.0 | D | 3086 | 116.4 | +53.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.6 | B | 337 | 22.2 | -11.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 0 miles | C 118.3 | F 315.2 | Violent: 558.6% higher Property: 54.4% higher |
| Garwood | 0 miles | A 37.3 | A 93.3 | Violent: 107.9% higher Property: 54.3% lower |
| Linden | 0 miles | D 138.2 | F 354.7 | Violent: 669.5% higher Property: 73.8% higher |
| Mountainside | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 14.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 93.0% lower |
| Rahway | 0 miles | A 40.3 | A 93.9 | Violent: 124.1% higher Property: 54.0% lower |