The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 08742, NJ: Crime Maps and Statistics

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$5.31 million

Cost of Crime™ for 08742, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $497 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 08742 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 08742, NJ Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 08742 ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of zip codes but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to 08742's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 08742 is 16.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 08742 Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 08742 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 36 in the east areas to 1 in 93 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of 08742, NJ see the most incidents - about 72 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 18 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 08742, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in 08742 for 2025 is $5,307,698. This translates to approximately $205 per resident and $497 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in 08742. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 08742 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

08742, NJ:	$205
08401, NJ:	$535
08050, NJ:	$101
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 08742 is $205 per year, which is $259 less than the national average and $34 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 08742:

In 08401, NJ, crime costs $535 per person, which is $330 more than in 08742.
In 08050, NJ, crime costs $101 per person, which is $104 less than in 08742

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 08742 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 08742	Cost per 08742 Resident
Murder	$1.33 million	$51
Rape/Sexual Assault	$425,968	$16
Robbery	$319,644	$12
Assault	$647,578	$25
Kidnapping	$55,948	$2
Vehicle Theft	$446,817	$17
Burglary	$330,524	$13
Theft	$1.27 million	$49
Arson	$33,910	$1
Vandalism	$205,150	$8
Animal Cruelty	$1,560	$0
Drug Crimes	$123,298	$5
Identity Theft	$121,999	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$5,307,698	$205

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 08742, NJ

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 08742 totals $11,182,593 ($432 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,490,291 ($637 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 08742 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the north part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 08742 has 5, have the same problem. Of 08742’s 25,868 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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08742 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 08742 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8717
Robbery	0.3928
Rape	0.2716
Murder	0.0273
Total Violent Crime	1.563 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.459
Vehicle Theft	1.115
Burglary	1.409
Arson	0.0543
Total Property Crime	12.04 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0357
Drug Crimes	0.6444
Vandalism	1.110
Identity Theft	0.6093
Animal Cruelty	0.0082
Total "Other" Rate	2.408 (A+)

Individual 08742 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 08742 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 08742.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
08730, NJ	A+	A+	A-
08724, NJ	A+	A+	A-
08736, NJ	A-	A+	B-
08738, NJ	B+	A	C
08750, NJ	A	A+	B-
08723, NJ	A	A	B+
08720, NJ	A+	A+	B+
07762, NJ	B+	A+	C
07719, NJ	A-	A	B-
08735, NJ	A-	A	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

08742 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
06830, CT	D+	B+	B+
62650, IL	B-	B+	B+
61615, IL	B+	A-	A-
64083, MO	A-	B+	B+
66223, KS	C	A	A
75039, TX	C	C+	C+
75662, TX	D+	D	D
36605, AL	D-	F	F
33950, FL	A+	C	C
80439, CO	C-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, 08742 is safer than 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 08742, NJ average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 08742 schools on SchoolGrade

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