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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$665,386

Cost of Crime™ for Madison Park, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $676 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Madison Park ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Madison Park's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Madison Park is 17.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Madison Park Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Madison Park varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 57 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Madison Park, NJ see the most incidents - about 18 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Madison Park, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Madison Park for 2025 is $665,386. This translates to approximately $220 per resident and $676 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Madison Park. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Madison Park Compared to Other Cities?

Madison Park, NJ:	$220
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Madison Park is $220 per year, which is $244 less than the national average and $20 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Madison Park:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $347 more than in Madison Park.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $152 less than in Madison Park

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Madison Park	Cost per Madison Park Resident
Murder	$95,943	$32
Rape/Sexual Assault	$49,209	$16
Robbery	$41,052	$14
Assault	$143,212	$47
Kidnapping	$7,133	$2
Vehicle Theft	$91,053	$30
Burglary	$36,010	$12
Theft	$132,394	$44
Arson	$2,224	$1
Vandalism	$37,766	$12
Animal Cruelty	$330	$0
Drug Crimes	$12,152	$4
Identity Theft	$16,908	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$665,386	$220

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Madison Park, 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 Madison Park totals $932,282 ($308 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,597,668 ($528 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 Madison Park 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 city has few 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 Madison Park’s 3,024 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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Madison Park 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 Madison Park residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.649
Robbery	0.4316
Rape	0.2684
Murder	0.0169
Total Violent Crime	2.366 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.454
Vehicle Theft	1.944
Burglary	1.313
Arson	0.0305
Total Property Crime	11.74 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0389
Drug Crimes	0.5433
Vandalism	1.748
Identity Theft	0.7224
Animal Cruelty	0.0147
Total "Other" Rate	3.067 (A)

Individual Madison Park Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Parlin, NJ	A-	A	B-
South Amboy, NJ	B+	B+	C+
Laurence Harbor, NJ	A	A+	B
Sayreville, NJ	B+	A	C+
Cliffwood, NJ	A	A	B-
Matawan, NJ	A-	A+	B-
Old Bridge, NJ	A-	A+	B-
Keyport, NJ	B+	A	C
South River, NJ	B	A-	C
Keasbey, NJ	A-	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Madison Park 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
Campton, NH	B-	A-	A-
York, AL	F	F	F
Woodlynne, NJ	C	D+	D+
Wellton, AZ	D+	D-	D-
Weldon, TX	D-	F	F
Warners, NY	A+	A-	A-
Union, ME	A	A+	A+
Stanwood, MI	A+	C+	C+
Soso, MS	A+	A+	A+
Milroy, PA	A-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Madison Park is as safe as 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 Madison Park, NJ average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Madison Park schools on SchoolGrade

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