Woodbridge Township, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Woodbridge Township Police Department serves the city of Woodbridge Township, NJ in Middlesex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,833 violent crimes and 7,532 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.1 per 100k residents, which is 48.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 229.1 per 100k, 40.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 61 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 ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.1 | A | 2833 | 106.2 | -48.1% |
| Property Crime | 229.1 | D | 7532 | 163.6 | +40.0% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 76 | 3.5 | -72.6% |
| Robbery | 3.9 | B | 161 | 5.8 | -33.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.6 | A | 563 | 22.3 | -43.5% |
| Burglary | 17.4 | B | 638 | 24.0 | -27.6% |
| Larceny | 192.4 | F | 6229 | 116.4 | +65.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.4 | B | 640 | 22.2 | -17.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 61 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 3 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Jewish | 8 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 6 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Heterosexual | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 3 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 21 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 3 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy | 3 miles | C 117.0 | C 153.0 | Violent: 112.4% higher Property: 33.2% lower |
| Carteret | 3 miles | D 130.9 | B 142.8 | Violent: 137.6% higher Property: 37.7% lower |
| Metuchen | 5 miles | A 33.3 | A 93.3 | Violent: 39.5% lower Property: 59.3% lower |
| Clark Township | 5 miles | A 26.3 | D 204.2 | Violent: 52.2% lower Property: 10.9% lower |
| South Amboy | 5 miles | A 32.1 | A 75.0 | Violent: 41.7% lower Property: 67.3% lower |