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

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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	A+

Which crimes are included?

$3.99 million

Cost of Crime™ for Colonia, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $628 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Colonia ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 82% of cities but less safe than 18%. This analysis applies only to Colonia's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Colonia is 14.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Colonia Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Colonia varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 57 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 81 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Colonia, NJ see the most incidents - about 57 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Colonia, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Colonia for 2025 is $3,989,621. This translates to approximately $209 per resident and $628 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Colonia. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.5%

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

Colonia, NJ:	$209
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Colonia is $209 per year, which is $255 less than the national average and $31 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Colonia:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $358 more than in Colonia.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $141 less than in Colonia

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Colonia	Cost per Colonia Resident
Murder	$1.12 million	$59
Rape/Sexual Assault	$304,389	$16
Robbery	$215,226	$11
Assault	$357,322	$19
Kidnapping	$30,558	$2
Vehicle Theft	$665,615	$35
Burglary	$160,243	$8
Theft	$806,966	$42
Arson	$17,617	$1
Vandalism	$143,896	$8
Animal Cruelty	$1,411	$0
Drug Crimes	$92,907	$5
Identity Theft	$68,787	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$3,989,621	$209

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Colonia, 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 Colonia totals $9,115,671 ($478 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,105,292 ($687 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 Colonia 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 northwest 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 have the same problem. Of Colonia’s 19,086 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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Colonia 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 Colonia residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6519
Robbery	0.3585
Rape	0.2630
Murder	0.0314
Total Violent Crime	1.305 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.164
Vehicle Theft	2.252
Burglary	0.9257
Arson	0.0382
Total Property Crime	11.38 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0264
Drug Crimes	0.6581
Vandalism	1.055
Identity Theft	0.4656
Animal Cruelty	0.0100
Total "Other" Rate	2.215 (A+)

Individual Colonia Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Iselin, NJ	B	A-	C
Clark, NJ	B	A+	C
Rahway, NJ	B	A-	C
Avenel, NJ	B	B+	C
Woodbridge, NJ	C+	B-	D+
Fords, NJ	B+	A-	C
Sewaren, NJ	A-	B+	B
Port Reading, NJ	A	B+	B+
Garwood, NJ	B+	A+	C+
Metuchen, NJ	B	A	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Colonia 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
Morton, IL	A+	A	A
New Richmond, WI	B	D+	D+
New Haven, IN	B-	B-	B-
Nevada City, CA	C+	D-	D-
Walnut Grove, WA	F	C	C
Murphy, NC	D	C	C
Mukwonago, WI	A	B+	B+
Mount Morris, MI	C-	D-	D-
Mount Joy, PA	A	A+	A+
Newberry, SC	D+	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Colonia 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 Colonia, NJ average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Colonia schools on SchoolGrade

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