Metuchen, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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56%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

65%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

54%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Metuchen crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Metuchen crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Metuchen crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Metuchen crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Metuchen_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,027 (estimate)	1,620	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	3.1	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	16.8	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	47.6	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	135.4	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	129 (estimate)	203	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	148.0	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,109.1	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	159.6	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	898 (estimate)	1,417	1,954

Metuchen crime map

The Metuchen crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Metuchen as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Metuchen crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Metuchen crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Metuchen crime rates are 56% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Metuchen are 65% lower than the national average
In Metuchen you have a 1 in 98 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Metuchen is safer than 69% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Metuchen has decreased by 28%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Metuchen

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Metuchen is 1 in 778

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Metuchen is 1 in 112

The chance of being a victim of crime in Metuchen is 1 in 98

Year Over Year Crime In Metuchen (per 100,000 people)

Metuchen police department

Item	Metuchen	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	32	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.3	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 32 Metuchen police officers. This results in 2.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 58.7% less than the New Jersey average and 28.2% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in New Jersey

State	Total offenders	New Jersey_/100K	National_/100K
New Jersey	4,539	54	266

There are a total of 4,539 sex offenders in New Jersey. This yields a total of 54 sex offenders in New Jersey per 100,000 residents which is 80% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Matawan, NJ	8,696	0	41	41
Helmetta, NJ	2,232	0	41	41
Union Beach, NJ	5,362	35	140	174
Ten Mile Run, NJ	1,801	28	199	227
Jamesburg, NJ	5,876	88	140	228
Bernardsville, NJ	7,641	0	347	347
Middlebush, NJ	2,737	45	316	361
Metuchen, NJ	14,289	129	898	1,027

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fate, TX	14,300	67	422	488
Phillipsburg, NJ	14,303	306	1,711	2,016
Port Orchard, WA	14,303	440	5,841	6,281
West Lealman, FL	14,304	364	2,198	2,562
Lake Stickney, WA	14,306	331	2,953	3,283
Metuchen, NJ	14,289	129	898	1,027

Source: The Metuchen, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.