Crime per Capita in Cape May
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Cape May.
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B+
Overall Crime Grade™
C |
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C+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
A+ |
$2.85 million
Cost of Crime™ for Cape May, NJ
In 2025, crime will cost $508 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cape May 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 Cape May, NJ Safe?
The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Cape May ranks in the 70th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 70% of cities but less safe than 30%. This analysis applies only to Cape May's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Cape May is 18.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cape May Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cape May varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 16 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 132 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Cape May, NJ see the most incidents - about 80 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Cape May, NJ
The total projected cost of crime in Cape May for 2025 is $2,846,688. This translates to approximately $243 per resident and $508 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Cape May. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.2%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Cape May Compared to Other Cities?
| Cape May, NJ: | $243 |
|---|---|
| Englewood Cliffs, NJ: | $567 |
| Pine Lake Park, NJ: | $68 |
| New Jersey: | $240 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Cape May is $243 per year, which is $221 less than the national average and $4 more than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cape May:
- In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $324 more than in Cape May.
- In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $176 less than in Cape May
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cape May for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Cape May |
Cost per Cape May Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$567,648 |
$49 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$172,893 |
$15 |
Robbery |
$123,415 |
$11 |
Assault |
$910,335 |
$78 |
Kidnapping |
$21,189 |
$2 |
Vehicle Theft |
$61,085 |
$5 |
Burglary |
$146,740 |
$13 |
Theft |
$662,229 |
$57 |
Arson |
$13,346 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$84,701 |
$7 |
Animal Cruelty |
$1,109 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$50,012 |
$4 |
Identity Theft |
$31,987 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$2,846,688 |
$243 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cape May, 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 Cape May totals $4,888,629 ($418 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,735,318 ($661 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 Cape May 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 south 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 Cape May has 10, have the same problem. Of Cape May’s 11,698 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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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 Cape May residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
2.710 |
Robbery |
0.3354 |
Rape |
0.2438 |
Murder |
0.0258 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.315 (C) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
10.93 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.3372 |
Burglary |
1.383 |
Arson |
0.0472 |
Total Property Crime |
12.70 (C+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0299 |
Drug Crimes |
0.5780 |
Vandalism |
1.014 |
Identity Theft |
0.3533 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0128 |
Total "Other" Rate |
1.987 (A+) |
Individual Cape May Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Cape May is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Cape May.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | C | B- | |
A+ | B- | A+ | |
C | C+ | D+ | |
B+ | D+ | B- | |
A | C | B+ | |
B+ | C | C+ | |
A- | C | B | |
B+ | D+ | B- | |
D+ | D | D | |
B+ | C | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Cape May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C | D | D | |
D- | D | D | |
C | B | B | |
F | F | F | |
F | D | D | |
D | C- | C- | |
A+ | A | A | |
C+ | A | A | |
B+ | C- | C- | |
D+ | D+ | D+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Cape May 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 Cape May, NJ average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Cape May schools on SchoolGrade
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