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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$1.69 million

Cost of Crime™ for Closter, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $729 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Closter ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Closter's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Closter is 19.37 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Closter Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Closter varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 92 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Closter, NJ see the most incidents - about 27 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Closter, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Closter for 2025 is $1,693,044. This translates to approximately $226 per resident and $729 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Closter. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.3%

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

Closter, NJ:	$226
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Closter is $226 per year, which is $238 less than the national average and $13 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Closter:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $341 more than in Closter.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $159 less than in Closter

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Closter	Cost per Closter Resident
Murder	$332,457	$44
Rape/Sexual Assault	$126,121	$17
Robbery	$116,302	$16
Assault	$173,924	$23
Kidnapping	$14,708	$2
Vehicle Theft	$238,412	$32
Burglary	$73,285	$10
Theft	$455,160	$61
Arson	$7,684	$1
Vandalism	$57,829	$8
Animal Cruelty	$877	$0
Drug Crimes	$57,471	$8
Identity Theft	$38,816	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$1,693,044	$226

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Closter, 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 Closter totals $2,918,754 ($390 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,611,798 ($616 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 Closter 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 Closter has 3, have the same problem. Of Closter’s 7,484 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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Closter 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 Closter residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8092
Robbery	0.4940
Rape	0.2779
Murder	0.0236
Total Violent Crime	1.605 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.74
Vehicle Theft	2.057
Burglary	1.080
Arson	0.0425
Total Property Crime	14.92 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0324
Drug Crimes	1.038
Vandalism	1.082
Identity Theft	0.6701
Animal Cruelty	0.0158
Total "Other" Rate	2.838 (A)

Individual Closter Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
DeMarest, NJ	A-	A+	B-
Norwood, NJ	B+	A+	C
Harrington Park, NJ	A	A+	B
Alpine, NJ	B+	A	C+
Haworth, NJ	A-	A+	B-
Cresskill, NJ	A-	A+	B-
Dumont, NJ	A-	A	B
Northvale, NJ	C+	A	D+
Rockleigh, NJ	D-	C	F
Old Tappan, NJ	A	A+	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Closter 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
Dorr, MI	A+	B	B
Ellenboro, NC	C-	D+	D+
Elizabethtown, NC	F	F	F
Edna, TX	D	D+	D+
Ebensburg, PA	B+	B+	B+
Easton, CT	B	A+	A+
Union Grove, WI	B-	B	B
East Berlin, PA	A+	A+	A+
Eagle River, WI	B-	B	B
Eads, TN	C+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Closter 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 Closter, NJ average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Closter schools on SchoolGrade

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