Hunterdon County, located in the western part of New Jersey, has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. According to the latest statistics, the county's violent crime rate is only 6.7, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This low rate can be attributed to the county's affluent and well-educated population, as well as its strong community policing efforts. While property crime is also lower in Hunterdon County, at 16.9 compared to the national average of 35.4, it remains a concern for residents and law enforcement. Theft and burglary are the most common types of property crime reported in the county. However, with ongoing efforts to improve security measures and community involvement, Hunterdon County continues to maintain its reputation as a safe and secure place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hunterdon County violent crime is 6.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Hunterdon County property crime is 16.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hunterdon, New Jersey does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Franklin township (Somerset County), New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Franklin township (Somerset County), New Jersey. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.