Somerset, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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28%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

43%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

25%

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.

Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Somerset_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	1,684 (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)	211 (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)	1,473 (estimate)	1,417	1,954

Somerset crime map

The Somerset crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Somerset 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 Somerset crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Somerset 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

Somerset crime rates are 28% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Somerset are 43% lower than the national average
In Somerset you have a 1 in 60 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Somerset is safer than 50% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Somerset has increased by 20%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Somerset

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Somerset is 1 in 474

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Somerset is 1 in 68

The chance of being a victim of crime in Somerset is 1 in 60

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

Somerset police department

Item	Somerset	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	5.7	3.3

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
Ten Mile Run, NJ	1,801	28	199	227
Jamesburg, NJ	5,876	88	140	228
Peapack and Gladstone, NJ	2,582	32	222	254
Princeton Junction, NJ	1,989	32	222	254
Cranbury, NJ	2,213	32	222	254
Somerset, NJ	24,119	211	1,473	1,684

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Peekskill, NY	24,111	260	1,054	1,314
North Potomac, MD	24,146	167	687	854
Brandon, MS	24,088	113	480	593
North Lynnwood, WA	24,084	421	3,758	4,179
Fort Dodge, IA	24,168	518	2,996	3,514
Somerset, NJ	24,119	211	1,473	1,684

Source: The Somerset, 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.