The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Forked River Beach, NJ: Crime Maps and Statistics

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$50,471

Cost of Crime™ for Forked River Beach, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $374 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Forked River Beach 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 Forked River Beach, NJ Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Forked River Beach ranks in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 97% of cities but less safe than 3%. This analysis applies only to Forked River Beach's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Forked River Beach is 9.558 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Forked River Beach, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Forked River Beach for 2025 is $50,471. This translates to approximately $128 per resident and $374 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Forked River Beach. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Forked River Beach Compared to Other Cities?

Forked River Beach, NJ:	$128
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Forked River Beach is $128 per year, which is $336 less than the national average and $112 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Forked River Beach:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $439 more than in Forked River Beach.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $61 less than in Forked River Beach

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Forked River Beach	Cost per Forked River Beach Resident
Murder	$9,665	$25
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,567	$14
Robbery	$2,487	$6
Assault	$11,341	$29
Kidnapping	$897	$2
Vehicle Theft	$1,070	$3
Burglary	$3,976	$10
Theft	$10,706	$27
Arson	$439	$1
Vandalism	$1,762	$4
Animal Cruelty	$26	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,629	$4
Identity Theft	$906	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$50,471	$128

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Forked River Beach, 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 Forked River Beach totals $95,021 ($241 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $145,492 ($369 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 Forked River Beach 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 have the same problem. Of Forked River Beach’s 394 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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Forked River Beach 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 Forked River Beach residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.002
Robbery	0.2007
Rape	0.2330
Murder	0.0131
Total Violent Crime	1.449 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.247
Vehicle Theft	0.1753
Burglary	1.113
Arson	0.0462
Total Property Crime	6.581 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0376
Drug Crimes	0.5591
Vandalism	0.6259
Identity Theft	0.2970
Animal Cruelty	0.0089
Total "Other" Rate	1.528 (A+)

Individual Forked River Beach Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Forked River, NJ	A+	A+	A
Lanoka Harbor, NJ	A+	A+	A-
Waretown, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Bayville, NJ	A+	A+	A-
Barnegat, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Beachwood, NJ	A+	A+	A-
Barnegat Light, NJ	B-	A-	C
Ocean Gate, NJ	A+	A+	A-
Pine Beach, NJ	A+	A+	B+
South Toms River, NJ	A+	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Forked River Beach 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
Levee, KY	A-	B+	B+
Scarboro, GA	C+	C-	C-
Santa Monica, TX	D	D+	D+
Sanders Corner, SC	D-	D-	D-
San Geronimo, CA	D	D-	D-
San Carlos, TX	D	D	D
Rutland, IL	B	B	B
Rosedale, WV	B	B+	B+
Romance, WV	B+	C+	C+
Meadow, UT	D-	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Forked River Beach 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 Forked River Beach, NJ average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Forked River Beach schools on SchoolGrade

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