Middlesex County, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Middlesex County in NJ is served by 28 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 25,478 violent crimes and 46,539 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.8 per 100k residents, which is 50.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.0 per 100k, 25.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AHomicide
Grade ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.8 | A | 25478 | 106.2 | -50.3% |
| Property Crime | 122.0 | B | 46539 | 163.6 | -25.4% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 70 | 0.5 | -74.3% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 494 | 3.5 | -77.3% |
| Robbery | 3.6 | A | 1585 | 5.8 | -38.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.2 | A | 4290 | 22.3 | -63.0% |
| Burglary | 15.5 | A | 5295 | 24.0 | -35.6% |
| Larceny | 98.0 | B | 37277 | 116.4 | -15.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.3 | A | 3841 | 22.2 | -62.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Middlesex County Sheriff's Office
Carteret Police Department
Carteret, NJ
Cranbury Township Police Department
Cranbury Township, NJ
Dunellen Police Department
Dunellen, NJ
East Brunswick Township Police Department
East Brunswick Township, NJ
Edison Township Police Department
Edison Township, NJ
Helmetta Police Department
Helmetta, NJ
Highland Park Police Department
Highland Park, NJ
Jamesburg Police Department
Jamesburg, NJ
Old Bridge Township Police Department
Old Bridge Township, NJ
Metuchen Police Department
Metuchen, NJ
Middlesex Police Department
Middlesex, NJ
Milltown Police Department
Milltown, NJ
Monroe Township, Middlesex County Police Department
New Brunswick Police Department
New Brunswick, NJ
North Brunswick Township Police Department
North Brunswick Township, NJ
Perth Amboy Police Department
Perth Amboy, NJ
Piscataway Township Police Department
Piscataway Township, NJ
Plainsboro Township Police Department
Plainsboro Township, NJ
Sayreville Police Department
Sayreville, NJ
South Amboy Police Department
South Amboy, NJ
South Brunswick Township Police Department
South Brunswick Township, NJ
South Plainfield Police Department
South Plainfield, NJ
South River Police Department
South River, NJ
Spotswood Police Department
Spotswood, NJ
Woodbridge Township Police Department
Woodbridge Township, NJ