Atlantic City, NJ Arson Rates and Arson Maps

Crime Grade's arson map shows the safest places in Atlantic City in green. The most dangerous areas in Atlantic City are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Atlantic City, NJ Safe from Arson?

The A+ grade means the rate of arson is much lower than the average US city. Atlantic City is in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning 5% of cities are safer and 95% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Atlantic City's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of arson in Atlantic City is 0.0452 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Atlantic City generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of arson in Atlantic City may be as high as 1 in 12,979 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 25,981 in the northwest part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more arson occurs in the southwest parts of Atlantic City, NJ: about 1 per year. The west part of Atlantic City has fewer cases of arson with only 0 in a typical year.

How Atlantic City's Arson Rate Compares

The chart below compares the arson rate in Atlantic City to the New Jersey state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the arson rate, Atlantic City is less safe than the New Jersey state average and safer than the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Arson in Atlantic City, NJ

Arson is projected to cost the residents of Atlantic City about $43,024 in 2025, or roughly $1 per resident. This is part of Atlantic City's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Atlantic City, including every crime type and how Atlantic City compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Arson Map

Remember that arson rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Atlantic City's crime maps on the Atlantic City overall crime page.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Atlantic City, NJ at ISP Reports.

Individual Atlantic City Crime Maps & Stats

Arson Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of arson in Atlantic City is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Atlantic City.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Ventnor City, NJ	C-	D+	D	A
Brigantine, NJ	C	C	D+	A
Margate City, NJ	B	B-	C	A-
Pleasantville, NJ	C+	C+	D+	A+
Longport, NJ	A-	A+	B-	A
Northfield, NJ	B+	B+	C	A+
Absecon, NJ	A-	A-	B-	A+
Linwood, NJ	A-	A+	B-	A+
Egg Harbor Township, NJ	A	A	A-	A+
Somers Point, NJ	B+	A	C	A+

Arson in City with Similar Populations

Atlantic City is lower versus other cities of the same size for arson. The table below compares arson in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Arson Crime Grade
Long Beach, NY	B	C	C	A
Villa Rica, GA	B	C+	C+	A
Fort Washington, MD	C+	C+	C+	A
Peachtree City, GA	B+	B+	B+	A
College Park, MD	D+	C-	C-	B+
Orangeburg, SC	F	F	F	D+
Hephzibah, GA	B+	A-	A-	A
Rome, NY	C	D+	D+	A
Crossville, TN	D	D	D	C-
Belton, TX	C-	C-	C-	B

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Atlantic City, NJ average SchoolGrade of F, with 17% actual proficiency versus 19% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Atlantic City schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A arson occurs on average every 204.8 days in Atlantic City. Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Atlantic City, NJ

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.