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

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$7.89 million

Cost of Crime™ for Blackwood, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $516 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Blackwood ranks in the 77th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 77% of cities but less safe than 23%. This analysis applies only to Blackwood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Blackwood is 16.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Blackwood Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Blackwood varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 49 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 77 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Blackwood, NJ see the most incidents - about 111 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 27 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Blackwood, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Blackwood for 2025 is $7,885,299. This translates to approximately $196 per resident and $516 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Blackwood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.4%

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

Blackwood, NJ:	$196
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Blackwood is $196 per year, which is $268 less than the national average and $43 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Blackwood:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $371 more than in Blackwood.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $129 less than in Blackwood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Blackwood	Cost per Blackwood Resident
Murder	$1.50 million	$37
Rape/Sexual Assault	$638,623	$16
Robbery	$421,753	$11
Assault	$972,318	$24
Kidnapping	$50,568	$1
Vehicle Theft	$1.20 million	$30
Burglary	$505,037	$13
Theft	$1.86 million	$46
Arson	$36,625	$1
Vandalism	$320,986	$8
Animal Cruelty	$3,678	$0
Drug Crimes	$196,853	$5
Identity Theft	$175,853	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$7,885,299	$196

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Blackwood, 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 Blackwood totals $13,509,463 ($336 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $21,394,762 ($533 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 Blackwood 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 southeast 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 Blackwood has 6, have the same problem. Of Blackwood’s 40,166 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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Blackwood 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 Blackwood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8429
Robbery	0.3338
Rape	0.2622
Murder	0.0199
Total Violent Crime	1.459 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.960
Vehicle Theft	1.922
Burglary	1.386
Arson	0.0378
Total Property Crime	12.31 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0208
Drug Crimes	0.6626
Vandalism	1.119
Identity Theft	0.5657
Animal Cruelty	0.0124
Total "Other" Rate	2.380 (A)

Individual Blackwood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Grenloch, NJ	A	A+	B
Sewell, NJ	A+	A+	B+
Clementon, NJ	B+	A-	C
Pine Hill, NJ	B+	A-	C+
Laurel Springs, NJ	B-	A	D+
Stratford, NJ	B	A-	C-
Glendora, NJ	A-	A+	B-
Hi-Nella, NJ	B-	B-	C-
Somerdale, NJ	B	A	C-
Lindenwold, NJ	B-	B+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Blackwood 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
Holyoke, MA	D+	D-	D-
Belton, TX	C-	C-	C-
Braintree Town, MA	B+	B	B
Brighton, NY	C+	C+	C+
Calexico, CA	D-	D-	D-
Carlsbad, NM	D+	D+	D+
West Babylon, NY	B+	C+	C+
Huber Heights, OH	B-	B+	B+
College Park, MD	D+	C-	C-
Sewell, NJ	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Blackwood 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 Blackwood, NJ average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Blackwood schools on SchoolGrade

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