Spotswood, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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59%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

56%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

59%

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.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Spotswood_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	72	n/a (estimate)	874	1,645	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	2.3	5.0
Rape	2	n/a	24.3	17.3	37.5
Robbery	1	n/a	12.1	49.3	60.6
Assault	10	n/a	121.4	148.8	256.1
Violent crime	13	n/a (estimate)	158	218	359
Burglary	4	n/a	48.6	145.3	229.2
Theft	54	n/a	655.5	1,119.4	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	12.1	162.6	258.8
Property crime	59	n/a (estimate)	716	1,427	1,760

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Spotswood crime map

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

Spotswood crime rates are 59% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Spotswood are 56% lower than the national average
In Spotswood you have a 1 in 115 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Spotswood is safer than 55% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Spotswood has decreased by 44%

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Daily Crime In Spotswood (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Spotswood, NJ per 100,000 people. In Spotswood, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.88 times less than the New Jersey average and 2.42 times less than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Spotswood is 1.38 times less than the New Jersey average and 2.28 times less than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Spotswood has a daily crime rate that is 1.99 times less than the New Jersey average and 2.46 times less than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Spotswood (higher is better)

Is Spotswood safe in comparison to other cities in the state of New Jersey as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Spotswood to other cities in the state and across the country, Spotswood is 27% safer than other cities of New Jersey and 55% safer than other cities in the nation. Spotswood has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Spotswood

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Spotswood is 1 in 634

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Spotswood is 1 in 140

The chance of being a victim of crime in Spotswood is 1 in 115

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Spotswood, New Jersey you have a 1 in 634 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 140 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 115 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Spotswood.

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

An ideal indicator of whether Spotswood is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Spotswood has decreased by 20% and the rate of property crime in Spotswood has decreased by 47%. The total crime rate in Spotswood has decreased by 44% year to year.

Spotswood police department

Item	Spotswood	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	23	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.8	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 23 Spotswood police officers. This results in 2.8 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 51.2% less than the New Jersey average and 15.2% 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	20	20
South River, NJ	15,874	49	99	148
Princeton Junction, NJ	1,989	31	200	231
Ten Mile Run, NJ	1,801	31	200	231
Cranbury, NJ	2,213	34	224	258
Six Mile Run, NJ	3,432	42	272	313
Weston, NJ	1,959	43	283	326
Spotswood, NJ	8,255	158	716	874

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Grandview Heights, OH	8,254	11	2,133	2,144
Ahuimanu, HI	8,254	122	1,088	1,210
Oberlin, OH	8,252	161	1,358	1,519
Oak Hill, WV	8,249	155	2,065	2,220
Castle Shannon, PA	8,249	25	323	348
Spotswood, NJ	8,255	158	716	874

Source: The Spotswood, 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.