Crime In Matawan And Aberdeen - Get The Latest Data Here

In Matawan and Aberdeen, there were decreases in both violent and non-violent crimes in 2013, compared to 2012, according to the Uniform Crime Report.

The state Department of Law and Public Safety on Friday released the 2013 Uniform Crime Report. The data shows New Jersey’s overall crime rate decreased by seven percent in 2013, compared to 2012, according to a news release from the state.

In Matawan, there were 4 violent crimes reported in 2013, down from 9 in 2012. The per capita violent crime rate was 0.5 percent in 2013, compared to 1.0 percent the previous year.

There were 89 non-violent crimes reported in 2013, down from 99 the previous year. The per capita non-violent crime rate was 10.2 percent in 2013, compared with 11.3 percent in 2012.

Here’s the break-down of crimes reported in 2013 in town, with the 2012 numbers in parenthesis:

• murder 0 (0)
• rape 0 (0)
• robbery 3 (5)
• aggravated assault 1 (4)
• burglary 41 (36)
• larceny 47 (60)
• motor vehicle theft 1 (3)
• arson 1 (0)

In Aberdeen, there were 19 violent crimes reported in 2013, down from 24 in 2012. The per capita violent crime rate was 1.0 percent in 2013, compared to 1.3 percent the previous year.

There were 238 non violent crimes reported in 2013, down from 301 the previous year. The per capita non violent crime rate was 13.1 percent in 2013, compared with 16.6 percent in 2012.

Here’s the break-down of crimes reported in 2013 in town, with the 2012 numbers in parenthesis:

• murder 0 (0)
• rape 0 (3)
• robbery 13 (13)
• aggravated assault 6 (8)
• burglary 42 (80)
• larceny 186 (217)
• motor vehicle theft 10 (4)
• arson 0 (2)

The full report is available here.