Metuchen, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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44%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

89%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

36%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Metuchen_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	191	n/a (estimate)	1,273	1,743	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.8	5.7
Rape	1	n/a	6.7	17.9	38.0
Robbery	1	n/a	6.7	49.9	66.5
Assault	4	n/a	26.7	150.7	264.1
Violent crime	6	n/a (estimate)	40	221	364
Burglary	32	n/a	213.2	154.8	250.7
Theft	146	n/a	972.8	1,176.1	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	7	n/a	46.6	190.7	318.7
Property crime	185	n/a (estimate)	1,233	1,522	1,917

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Metuchen crime map

The Metuchen crime map by CrimeoMeter 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 44% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Metuchen are 89% lower than the national average
In Metuchen you have a 1 in 79 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Metuchen is safer than 71% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Metuchen has increased by 24%

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Daily Crime In Metuchen (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Metuchen, NJ per 100,000 people. In Metuchen, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.37 times less than the New Jersey average and 1.79 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Metuchen is 5.54 times less than the New Jersey average and 9.10 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Metuchen has a daily crime rate that is 1.23 times less than the New Jersey average and 1.55 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Metuchen (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in New Jersey and all other cities across the US, is Metuchen safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Metuchen is safer than 46% of other cities in the state of New Jersey. In addition, Metuchen is safer than 71% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all New Jersey and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Metuchen. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Metuchen is above average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Metuchen

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Metuchen is 1 in 2502

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Metuchen is 1 in 82

The chance of being a victim of crime in Metuchen is 1 in 79

Are you curious to know the likelihood of suffering from a crime in Metuchen? If you reside in Metuchen, the likelihood that you will become a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 2502. Violent crimes include: murder, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. There is a 1 in 82 change that you will become a victim of a property crime. These sorts of crimes against personal property include: burglary, theft, and auto theft. In total, the likelihood of being victimized by a crime in Metuchen, is 1 in 79.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Metuchen is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Metuchen has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 69% in Metuchen, while property crimes in Metuchen have increased by 37%. Total crime has increased by 24% year over year.

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	10	10
Union Beach, NJ	5,362	18	88	105
Mountainside, NJ	6,859	14	230	244
Ten Mile Run, NJ	1,801	31	214	245
Six Mile Run, NJ	3,432	42	290	332
Weston, NJ	1,959	44	302	345
Plainsboro Center, NJ	2,715	47	321	368
Metuchen, NJ	14,289	40	1,233	1,273

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City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fate, TX	14,300	79	409	488
Phillipsburg, NJ	14,303	280	1,607	1,887
Port Orchard, WA	14,303	358	3,372	3,730
West Lealman, FL	14,304	322	1,682	2,004
Lake Stickney, WA	14,306	234	1,889	2,122
Metuchen, NJ	14,289	40	1,233	1,273

Source: The Metuchen, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.