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

Crime per Capita in Lake Mohawk

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Lake Mohawk.

 

Lake Mohawk, NJ Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
A
Other Crime Grade
A+

$1.29 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Mohawk, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $329 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Lake Mohawk 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 Lake Mohawk's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Mohawk is 9.619 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Mohawk Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Mohawk varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 70 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 130 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Lake Mohawk, NJ see the most incidents - about 20 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Mohawk, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Mohawk for 2025 is $1,290,510. This translates to approximately $134 per resident and $329 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Lake Mohawk. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Mohawk Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Mohawk, NJ: $134
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: $567
Pine Lake Park, NJ: $68
New Jersey: $240
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Mohawk is $134 per year, which is $330 less than the national average and $106 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Mohawk:
  • In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $433 more than in Lake Mohawk.
  • In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $66 less than in Lake Mohawk

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Lake Mohawk for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Lake Mohawk
Cost per Lake Mohawk Resident
Murder
$315,827
$33
Rape/Sexual Assault
$155,115
$16
Robbery
$98,605
$10
Assault
$171,149
$18
Kidnapping
$12,274
$1
Vehicle Theft
$51,698
$5
Burglary
$93,609
$10
Theft
$254,675
$26
Arson
$9,550
$1
Vandalism
$66,607
$7
Animal Cruelty
$581
$0
Drug Crimes
$34,504
$4
Identity Theft
$26,315
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$1,290,510
$134

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Mohawk, 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 Lake Mohawk totals $2,936,456 ($305 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,226,966 ($439 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 Lake Mohawk 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 northeast 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 Lake Mohawk has 3, have the same problem. Of Lake Mohawk’s 9,639 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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Lake Mohawk 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 Lake Mohawk residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.6183
Robbery
0.3252
Rape
0.2654
Murder
0.0174
Total Violent Crime
1.226 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.102
Vehicle Theft
0.3464
Burglary
1.071
Arson
0.0410
Total Property Crime
6.560 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0210
Drug Crimes
0.4839
Vandalism
0.9673
Identity Theft
0.3527
Animal Cruelty
0.0082
Total "Other" Rate
1.833 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A+
A-
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
B
A+
A+
B+
A+
A+
A
A+
A+
A
A
A
A-
A+
A+
A-
A
A+
B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Mohawk 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
C-
C-
C-
C
B-
B-
B-
B+
B+
B
C
C
D-
C
C
D-
D+
D+
C+
C
C
C+
C
C
B+
A+
A+
B+
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Mohawk 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 Lake Mohawk, NJ average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 43% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lake Mohawk schools on SchoolGrade

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