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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$521,821

Cost of Crime™ for Helmetta, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $387 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Helmetta ranks in the 93rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 93% of cities but less safe than 7%. This analysis applies only to Helmetta's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Helmetta is 11.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Helmetta Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Helmetta varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 80 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 98 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Helmetta, NJ see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Helmetta, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Helmetta for 2025 is $521,821. This translates to approximately $163 per resident and $387 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Helmetta. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

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

Helmetta, NJ:	$163
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Helmetta is $163 per year, which is $301 less than the national average and $76 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Helmetta:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $404 more than in Helmetta.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $96 less than in Helmetta

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Helmetta	Cost per Helmetta Resident
Murder	$166,556	$52
Rape/Sexual Assault	$46,139	$14
Robbery	$25,710	$8
Assault	$43,554	$14
Kidnapping	$3,762	$1
Vehicle Theft	$56,313	$18
Burglary	$29,215	$9
Theft	$110,856	$35
Arson	$3,281	$1
Vandalism	$19,069	$6
Animal Cruelty	$239	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,580	$4
Identity Theft	$5,548	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$521,821	$163

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Helmetta, 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 Helmetta totals $1,348,797 ($422 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,870,618 ($585 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 Helmetta 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 have the same problem. Of Helmetta’s 3,199 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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Helmetta 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 Helmetta residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4741
Robbery	0.2555
Rape	0.2379
Murder	0.0277
Total Violent Crime	0.9952 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.691
Vehicle Theft	1.137
Burglary	1.007
Arson	0.0425
Total Property Crime	8.877 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0194
Drug Crimes	0.4894
Vandalism	0.8344
Identity Theft	0.2241
Animal Cruelty	0.0101
Total "Other" Rate	1.577 (A+)

Individual Helmetta Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Spotswood, NJ	A-	A+	C+
Jamesburg, NJ	A+	A+	B+
East Brunswick, NJ	B+	A+	C
South River, NJ	B	A-	C
Milltown, NJ	B	B+	C
Dayton, NJ	A	A+	B-
Old Bridge, NJ	A-	A+	B-
Concordia, NJ	A	A	B
Clearbrook Park, NJ	A	A-	B
North Brunswick, NJ	B+	A-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Helmetta 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
Greenville, NY	A	A-	A-
Piedmont, SD	B	D	D
Lennox, SD	A	A	A
Lennon, MI	C+	C+	C+
Floydada, TX	D-	F	F
Earlsboro, OK	B+	C+	C+
Crescent, OK	D+	C-	C-
Adger, AL	C+	B	B
Cambridge City, IN	C	B	B
Arcadia, LA	D+	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Helmetta 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 Helmetta, NJ average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Helmetta schools on SchoolGrade

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