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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$753,045

Cost of Crime™ for Ledgewood, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $514 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Ledgewood ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Ledgewood's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ledgewood is 20.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ledgewood Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ledgewood varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 94 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Ledgewood, NJ see the most incidents - about 25 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ledgewood, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Ledgewood for 2025 is $753,045. This translates to approximately $203 per resident and $514 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Ledgewood. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.1%

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

Ledgewood, NJ:	$203
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ledgewood is $203 per year, which is $261 less than the national average and $36 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ledgewood:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $364 more than in Ledgewood.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $136 less than in Ledgewood

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ledgewood	Cost per Ledgewood Resident
Murder	$87,289	$24
Rape/Sexual Assault	$58,269	$16
Robbery	$39,272	$11
Assault	$119,577	$32
Kidnapping	$5,542	$1
Vehicle Theft	$55,827	$15
Burglary	$66,292	$18
Theft	$249,570	$67
Arson	$3,373	$1
Vandalism	$28,938	$8
Animal Cruelty	$259	$0
Drug Crimes	$20,073	$5
Identity Theft	$18,765	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$753,045	$203

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ledgewood, 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 Ledgewood totals $911,531 ($246 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,664,576 ($449 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 Ledgewood 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 southeast 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 Ledgewood has 1, have the same problem. Of Ledgewood’s 3,706 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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Ledgewood 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 Ledgewood residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.123
Robbery	0.3369
Rape	0.2593
Murder	0.0125
Total Violent Crime	1.732 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.00
Vehicle Theft	0.9728
Burglary	1.972
Arson	0.0377
Total Property Crime	15.99 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0247
Drug Crimes	0.7322
Vandalism	1.093
Identity Theft	0.6542
Animal Cruelty	0.0095
Total "Other" Rate	2.514 (A)

Individual Ledgewood Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Succasunna, NJ	A+	A+	B+
Landing, NJ	B-	A	C-
Kenvil, NJ	B	B+	C
Netcong, NJ	B-	B	C-
Mount Arlington, NJ	A	A+	B
Flanders, NJ	A-	A+	B-
Mine Hill, NJ	A	A+	B
Hurdtown, NJ	D	B-	F
Stanhope, NJ	A	A+	B
Budd Lake, NJ	A	A	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ledgewood 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
Waldoboro, ME	A-	B+	B+
Suttons Bay, MI	B+	B+	B+
Sumas, WA	C-	C+	C+
Nixon, TX	D+	D+	D+
Shiner, TX	C+	C-	C-
Jamesville, NC	C-	C	C
New Ringgold, PA	A	A+	A+
Westhampton Beach, NY	C	C-	C-
Southern Shops, SC	F	F	F
Sandstone, MN	D-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Ledgewood is less safe 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 Ledgewood, NJ average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Ledgewood schools on SchoolGrade

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