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

Crime per Capita in Bonhamtown

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

 

Bonhamtown, Edison, NJ Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A
Other Crime Grade
A

$1.02 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bonhamtown, Edison, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $610 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Bonhamtown ranks in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 94% of neighborhoods but less safe than 6%. This analysis applies only to Bonhamtown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Bonhamtown is 15.24 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bonhamtown Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bonhamtown varies by area - ranging from 1 in 26 in the northwest areas to 1 in 106 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Bonhamtown, Edison, NJ see the most incidents - about 27 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bonhamtown, Edison, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Bonhamtown for 2025 is $1,019,418. This translates to approximately $218 per resident and $610 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Bonhamtown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bonhamtown Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Bonhamtown, Edison, NJ: $218
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, N: $415
Forest Hill, Newark, NJ: $273
New Jersey: $240
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bonhamtown is $218 per year, which is $246 less than the national average and $22 less than Edison's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Bonhamtown:
  • In Springfield-Belmont, Newark, N, crime costs $415 per person, which is $197 more than in Bonhamtown.
  • In Forest Hill, Newark, NJ, crime costs $273 per person, which is $56 more than in Bonhamtown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bonhamtown for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Bonhamtown
Cost per Bonhamtown Resident
Murder
$276,501
$59
Rape/Sexual Assault
$77,094
$16
Robbery
$63,399
$14
Assault
$94,497
$20
Kidnapping
$5,115
$1
Vehicle Theft
$174,548
$37
Burglary
$44,206
$9
Theft
$177,425
$38
Arson
$4,880
$1
Vandalism
$53,330
$11
Animal Cruelty
$437
$0
Drug Crimes
$26,201
$6
Identity Theft
$21,786
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$1,019,418
$218

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bonhamtown, Edison, 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 Bonhamtown totals $2,260,210 ($483 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,279,629 ($701 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 Bonhamtown 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 southwest part of the neighborhood 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 have the same problem. Of Bonhamtown’s 4,679 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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Bonhamtown 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 Bonhamtown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7032
Robbery
0.4308
Rape
0.2717
Murder
0.0314
Total Violent Crime
1.437 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.322
Vehicle Theft
2.409
Burglary
1.042
Arson
0.0432
Total Property Crime
10.82 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0180
Drug Crimes
0.7570
Vandalism
1.595
Identity Theft
0.6016
Animal Cruelty
0.0126
Total "Other" Rate
2.985 (A)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Bonhamtown is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A-
A-
D
D-
D-
B-
B-
B-
C-
B-
B-
D+
D-
D-
C+
D
D
D+
C+
C+
A
B+
B+
B
A-
A-
D+
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Bonhamtown 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 Bonhamtown, Edison, NJ average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Bonhamtown schools on SchoolGrade

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