Metuchen, NJ Crime


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Metuchen, NJ is a generally safe place to live, with a violent crime rate that is far below the US average. According to recent reports, Metuchen has an 8.3 violent crime rate compared to the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Metuchen is 20.7 compared to the national average of 35.4, making it even more safe than many other areas. As such, Metuchen is a great place for those who prioritize safety and security when looking for a place to live or work.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Metuchen violent crime is 8.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Metuchen property crime is 20.7. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Metuchen, NJ Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200096.9014.97.574.51788.2394.91274.1119.2
200192.70030.961.82046.8386.21537123.6
2002106.80038.168.72059.7442.41479.9137.3
2003120.207.53082.61869.9495.61254.1120.2
2004104.60022.482.21531.5433.31023.574.7
200597.307.529.959.91833.3478.91249.6104.8
200682.10014.967.21896.5298.71500.897.1
2007212.807.638167.22112.9326.81770.915.2
200876.20038.138.11981.6358.21554.868.6
200991.50030.5611829.1358.21394.776.2
201075.807.65315.21530.3204.51272.753
201144.107.32214.71505.3374.51079.451.4
201280.20036.543.71436.4277.11086.472.9
201307.37.329.11309.31601120.229.1
201465.10043.421.71049224.380321.7
201550.500050.51233.3209.2966.557.7
201628.80021.67.21275.3273.8943.957.6
201785.80042.942.91251.7193.1972.785.8
201835.1002114897.5140.2715.242.1
201976.30027.748.51144214.9859.769.3

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Edison, NJ83.81,367.1101,00732019
South Plainfield, NJ124.41,633.922,26642019
Woodbridge township, NJ110.91,411.299,23642019
Highland Park, NJ101.51,609.714,32142019
Perth Amboy, NJ283.71,345.142,63052019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
South Plainfield, NJ124.41,633.922,26642019
Highland Park, NJ101.51,609.714,32142019
Sayreville, NJ76.3695.443,15162019
Clark, NJ87.41,398.114,73862019
Rahway, NJ106.4522.129,93062019

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