Penton, NJ Robbery Rates and Robbery Maps

Crime Grade's robbery map shows the safest places in Penton in green. The most dangerous areas in Penton 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 Penton, NJ Safe?

The C+ grade means the rate of robbery is about the same as the average US city. Penton is in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning 50% of cities are safer and 50% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Penton's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of robbery in Penton is 0.4377 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Robbery Maps

When looking at the robbery map for Penton, remember that the rate of robbery per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the robbery rate map do not always indicate danger for Penton residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Penton has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Penton has 0, have the same problem. Of Penton’s 108 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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Penton Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All robbery rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Penton residents in a standard year.

Individual Penton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of robbery in Penton is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Penton.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Robbery Crime Grade
Quinton, NJ	A+	A	A-	A-
Salem, NJ	C-	C	D	D+
Pointers, NJ	C-	D+	D	C-
Alloway, NJ	A+	A+	A-	A
Portertown, NJ	A+	A+	A	A
Woodmere, NJ	A+	A+	A-	A-
Marshalltown, NJ	B	B	C+	B
Sinnickson Landing, NJ	B-	C+	C-	C+
Sharptown, NJ	A+	A+	A+	A
Hancocks Bridge, NJ	A+	A	A+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Penton is lower versus other cities of the same size for robbery. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Robbery Crime Grade
Shafer Location, MI	C-	D+	D+	D+
Mantua, AL	F	F	F	D+
Marion, OR	A-	B+	B+	C-
Markton, WI	B-	B+	B+	D
Seger, PA	A-	A-	A-	D-
Seneca, SD	D+	C-	C-	C+
Seney, MI	C+	B	B	D
Seven Pines, WV	C+	F	F	A
Seven Sisters, TX	F	F	F	D-
Sexton, TX	D	C-	C-	C

Considering only the robbery rate, Penton is as safe as the New Jersey state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Penton, NJ average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Penton schools on SchoolGrade

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