The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Cape May Point, NJ: Crime Maps and Statistics

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$79,218

Cost of Crime™ for Cape May Point, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $414 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cape May Point 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 Point, NJ Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Cape May Point ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Cape May Point's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cape May Point is 17.36 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cape May Point Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cape May Point varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 58 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Cape May Point, NJ see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cape May Point, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Cape May Point for 2025 is $79,218. This translates to approximately $252 per resident and $414 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Cape May Point. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cape May Point Compared to Other Cities?

Cape May Point, NJ:	$252
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cape May Point is $252 per year, which is $212 less than the national average and $13 more than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cape May Point:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $315 more than in Cape May Point.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $185 less than in Cape May Point

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cape May Point	Cost per Cape May Point Resident
Murder	$18,244	$58
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,771	$15
Robbery	$4,579	$15
Assault	$21,722	$69
Kidnapping	$455	$1
Vehicle Theft	$1,453	$5
Burglary	$7,832	$25
Theft	$13,995	$45
Arson	$491	$2
Vandalism	$2,674	$9
Animal Cruelty	$26	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,905	$6
Identity Theft	$1,071	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$79,218	$252

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cape May Point, 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 Point totals $151,810 ($483 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $231,029 ($736 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 Point 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 city has few 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 Point has 1, have the same problem. Of Cape May Point’s 314 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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Cape May Point 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 Cape May Point residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.409
Robbery	0.4637
Rape	0.2506
Murder	0.0309
Total Violent Crime	3.154 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.606
Vehicle Theft	0.2987
Burglary	2.750
Arson	0.0647
Total Property Crime	11.72 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0239
Drug Crimes	0.8203
Vandalism	1.192
Identity Theft	0.4406
Animal Cruelty	0.0111
Total "Other" Rate	2.488 (A)

Individual Cape May Point Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Cape May Point is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Cape May Point.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West Cape May, NJ	C	C+	D+
North Cape May, NJ	A+	B-	A+
Cold Spring, NJ	B+	C	B-
Cape May, NJ	B+	C	C+
Wildwood Gables, NJ	B+	D+	B-
Villas, NJ	A	C	B+
Wildwood Crest, NJ	B+	D+	B-
Rio Grande, NJ	A-	C	B
Wildwood, NJ	D+	D	D
West Wildwood, NJ	B+	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cape May Point 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
Nordman, ID	C-	C	C
Mc Intyre, PA	A+	B+	B+
McClures Bend, TN	C	C+	C+
McCoysburg, IN	B+	A	A
McGrath, AK	F	F	F
McLeod, LA	D+	D+	D+
New Prospect, WI	A	A	A
Newby, OK	D-	B+	B+
Nobob, KY	B-	A	A
Maynard, TX	C-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Cape May Point 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 Point, NJ average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Cape May Point schools on SchoolGrade

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