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

Crime per Capita in Annandale

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Annandale.

 

Annandale, NJ Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A+
Other Crime Grade
A+

$687,533

Cost of Crime™ for Annandale, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $256 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Annandale 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 Annandale, NJ Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Annandale ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of cities but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to Annandale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Annandale is 7.021 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Annandale Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Annandale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 99 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 182 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Annandale, NJ see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Annandale, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Annandale for 2025 is $687,533. This translates to approximately $102 per resident and $256 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.1% of the median household income in Annandale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Annandale Compared to Other Cities?

Annandale, NJ: $102
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: $567
Pine Lake Park, NJ: $68
New Jersey: $240
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Annandale is $102 per year, which is $362 less than the national average and $137 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Annandale:
  • In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $465 more than in Annandale.
  • In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $35 less than in Annandale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Annandale for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Annandale
Cost per Annandale Resident
Murder
$190,647
$28
Rape/Sexual Assault
$90,131
$13
Robbery
$37,993
$6
Assault
$61,306
$9
Kidnapping
$8,450
$1
Vehicle Theft
$53,679
$8
Burglary
$52,031
$8
Theft
$126,559
$19
Arson
$5,911
$1
Vandalism
$29,015
$4
Animal Cruelty
$386
$0
Drug Crimes
$18,992
$3
Identity Theft
$12,432
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$687,533
$102

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Annandale, 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 Annandale totals $1,731,518 ($257 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,419,051 ($359 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 Annandale 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 central part of the city 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 Annandale has 4, have the same problem. Of Annandale’s 6,729 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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Annandale 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 Annandale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.3172
Robbery
0.1795
Rape
0.2209
Murder
0.0151
Total Violent Crime
0.7327 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
3.632
Vehicle Theft
0.5152
Burglary
0.8525
Arson
0.0364
Total Property Crime
5.036 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0207
Drug Crimes
0.3816
Vandalism
0.6036
Identity Theft
0.2387
Animal Cruelty
0.0078
Total "Other" Rate
1.252 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Annandale is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Annandale.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A
C
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
B+
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A-
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A
A-
A+
B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Annandale is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. 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
D-
F
F
F
C-
C-
B+
C-
C-
B-
B
B
A+
B+
B+
B-
D+
D+
F
D-
D-
C+
C+
C+
C
C+
C+
A-
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Annandale 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 Annandale, NJ average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Annandale schools on SchoolGrade

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