Port Reading, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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63%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

71%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

61%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Port Reading 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 Port Reading 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 Port Reading 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 Port Reading crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Port Reading_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	794 (estimate)	1,645	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	2.3	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	17.3	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	49.3	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	148.8	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	105 (estimate)	218	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	145.3	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,119.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	162.6	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	688 (estimate)	1,427	1,760

Port Reading crime map

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

Port Reading crime rates are 63% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Port Reading are 71% lower than the national average
In Port Reading you have a 1 in 127 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Port Reading is safer than 77% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Port Reading has decreased by 6%

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Daily Crime In Port Reading (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Port Reading

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Port Reading is 1 in 951

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Port Reading is 1 in 146

The chance of being a victim of crime in Port Reading is 1 in 127

Year Over Year Crime In Port Reading (per 100,000 people)

Port Reading police department

Item	Port Reading	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	20	20
South River, NJ	15,874	49	99	148
Fair Haven, NJ	5,833	16	181	198
Navesink, NJ	1,331	31	200	231
New Providence, NJ	13,382	44	255	299
Mountainside, NJ	6,859	14	340	354
Helmetta, NJ	2,232	40	322	362
Port Reading, NJ	3,973	105	688	794

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Venersborg, WA	3,973	68	517	586
Ball, LA	3,972	227	1,003	1,230
Yellow Springs, OH	3,972	215	1,289	1,504
Blennerhassett, WV	3,974	87	405	492
Waynesburg, PA	3,975	137	357	494
Port Reading, NJ	3,973	105	688	794

Source: The Port Reading, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.