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Crime rate in Spotswood, New Jersey (NJ): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Spotswood, NJ compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Spotswood, NJ

The 2020 crime rate in Spotswood, NJ is 32 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 7.6 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 20.4% U.S. cities. The 2020 Spotswood crime rate fell by 7% compared to 2019. In the last 5 years Spotswood has seen decline of violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Spotswood, NJ is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Spotswood:

32.3
Helmetta:

2.9
East Brunswick:

93.4
Old Bridge:

58.5
South River:

47.9
Jamesburg:

54.7
Milltown:

88.8
North Brunswick Township:

112.8
Sayreville:

70.3
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Spotswood by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
3
(36.7)
1
(12.1)
4
(48.3)
3
(36.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.8)
1
(11.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.1)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(24.5)
4
(48.4)
0
(0.0)
2
(24.0)
4
(47.3)
1
(11.8)
5
(59.0)
7
(82.6)
1
(11.8)
1
(12.0)
1
(12.1)
6
(73.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
8
(97.9)
20
(242.2)
13
(156.9)
15
(179.8)
14
(165.5)
8
(94.7)
9
(106.1)
7
(82.6)
9
(106.0)
7
(83.7)
8
(96.7)
7
(85.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
87
(1,064)
83
(1,005)
99
(1,195)
81
(971.0)
43
(508.3)
49
(579.9)
54
(636.9)
52
(613.4)
54
(635.9)
53
(633.7)
43
(519.6)
22
(267.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(36.7)
1
(12.1)
2
(24.1)
1
(12.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(47.3)
1
(11.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.8)
1
(12.0)
1
(12.1)
1
(12.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
2
(24.5)
2
(24.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(36.0)
4
(47.3)
2
(23.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index68.371.575.268.041.436.049.250.436.234.634.632.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of New Jersey and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Spotswood, New Jersey as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Spotswood is 8,470 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2020
Spotswood:

36.5
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Spotswood:

12.1
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Spotswood:

6.0
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Spotswood:

5.9
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Spotswood:

47.2
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Spotswood:

35.4
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Spotswood:

5.9
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Spotswood:

23.6
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Spotswood:

30.0
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Spotswood:

24.1
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Spotswood:

30.3
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Spotswood:

30.6
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Spotswood:

36.8
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Spotswood:

36.9
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Spotswood:

30.4
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Spotswood:

42.6
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2020
Spotswood:

32.3
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Spotswood:

47.1
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Spotswood:

50.2
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Spotswood:

54.8
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Spotswood:

47.2
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Spotswood:

54.8
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Spotswood:

55.0
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Spotswood:

58.5
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Spotswood:

86.3
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Spotswood:

94.8
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Spotswood:

100.5
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Spotswood:

78.3
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Spotswood:

135.0
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Spotswood:

92.3
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Spotswood:

108.8
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Spotswood:

76.7
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 29 (25 officers - 24 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.94
New Jersey average:

5.53

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 29 (25 officers - 24 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.04
New Jersey average:

5.07

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 28 (24 officers - 24 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.90
New Jersey average:

4.40

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 30 (26 officers - 26 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.11
New Jersey average:

3.68

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 27 (22 officers - 22 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.59
New Jersey average:

3.60

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 25 (21 officers - 21 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.48
New Jersey average:

3.56

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 24 (20 officers - 20 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.36
New Jersey average:

3.39

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2014, including police officers: 23 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.25
New Jersey average:

3.43

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 24 (20 officers - 20 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.36
New Jersey average:

2.97

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 23 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.28
New Jersey average:

3.28

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 23 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.29
New Jersey average:

3.35

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 23 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.30
New Jersey average:

3.66

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 23 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.32
New Jersey average:

3.81

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 23 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.33
New Jersey average:

3.49

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 23 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.33
New Jersey average:

3.86

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 23 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.30
New Jersey average:

3.44

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 23 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.31
New Jersey average:

3.77

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 23 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.29
New Jersey average:

3.71

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 23 (19 officers - 19 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.31
New Jersey average:

3.74

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Spotswood, NJ
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 08884.