Spotswood, New Jersey Crime Rate

2 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 8,238

Key Insights

  • →Spotswood has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 157.8 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 116.2% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 47% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.22 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
157.8
+116.2% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
716.2
59 total
vs National Avg
↓ -56%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 13

Murder0
Rape2
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault10

Property Crime: 59

Burglary4
Larceny-Theft54
Motor Vehicle Theft1
Arson1

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20248,23813157.8059716.2
20208,216673.0030365.1

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A
Safety Grade for Spotswood

Based on violent crime rate of 157.8 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

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National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

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Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.