West Windsor Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Windsor Township Police Department serves the city of West Windsor Township, NJ in Mercer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 208 violent crimes and 1,803 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.4 per 100k residents, which is 87.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 137.8 per 100k, 15.8% 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 21 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.4 | A | 208 | 106.2 | -87.3% |
| Property Crime | 137.8 | B | 1803 | 163.6 | -15.8% |
| Burglary | 3.4 | A | 134 | 24.0 | -86.0% |
| Larceny | 134.4 | C | 1611 | 116.4 | +15.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 21 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Catholic | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 10 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightstown | 0 miles | B 85.3 | A 51.2 | Violent: 534.7% higher Property: 62.9% lower |
| Hopewell | 0 miles | A 52.7 | A 52.7 | Violent: 292.2% higher Property: 61.8% lower |
| Hopewell Township | 0 miles | A 51.6 | A 45.8 | Violent: 283.7% higher Property: 66.7% lower |
| Trenton | 5 miles | F 251.4 | D 242.4 | Violent: 1770.3% higher Property: 75.9% higher |
| Ewing Township | 5 miles | D 131.5 | F 286.8 | Violent: 878.1% higher Property: 108.1% higher |