Latest Crime Statistics for Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy is sharing the latest public safety data and crime statistics to keep residents informed about trends in the community.

Recent reported crime data shows:

• Burglary decreased by 51.1%, from 94 incidents in 2024 to 46 incidents in 2025.
• Motor vehicle theft decreased by 43.0%, from 93 incidents in 2024 to 53 incidents in 2025.
• Robbery remained at 22 incidents in both 2024 and 2025.
• Homicides decreased from 3 incidents in 2024 to 0 incidents in 2025.

According to U.S. Census data, Perth Amboy's population increased from 38,951 residents in 1980 to an estimated 55,436 residents in 2025, representing a 42.31% increase.

The information above provides a snapshot of reported crime statistics and population data for Perth Amboy.

Residents can view additional public safety information, crime statistics, and community resources by visiting the article below.

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Crime statistics are based on reported incidents from the Perth Amboy Police Department and publicly available crime reporting data. Population estimates are based on U.S. Census data.