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Is Middlesex, New Jersey Safe?

Population 14,740 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Middlesex is a smaller community of 14,740 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 225.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,818 per 100K.

Middlesex Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMiddlesexNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate225.7303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2030.52034.11,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1818.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate517.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

225.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

226/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2031/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Middlesex

Violent crime in Middlesex is below the national average. The rate of 225.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2030.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,818 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Middlesex Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary275
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,818
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft517
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Middlesex Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middlesex
225.7
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Middlesex
2030.5
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Middlesex Safety

Is Middlesex safe?
Not especially. Middlesex earns a C with a crime rate of 225.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Middlesex?
225.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 225.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2030.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Middlesex safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Middlesex's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,818 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Middlesex?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Middlesex generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Middlesex police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Middlesex?
Crime rates have held steady in Middlesex, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Middlesex compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Middlesex ranks behind about 70% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Middlesex to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Middlesex?
Bad. A C grade and 225.6 per-thousand rate put Middlesex below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 226 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Middlesex?
225.7 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (50), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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