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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

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$2.15 million

Cost of Crime™ for Milltown, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $679 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Milltown ranks in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 69% of cities but less safe than 31%. This analysis applies only to Milltown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Milltown is 18.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Milltown Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Milltown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 103 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Milltown, NJ see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Milltown, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Milltown for 2025 is $2,154,597. This translates to approximately $241 per resident and $679 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Milltown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

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

Milltown, NJ:	$241
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Milltown is $241 per year, which is $224 less than the national average and $1 more than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Milltown:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $327 more than in Milltown.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $173 less than in Milltown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Milltown	Cost per Milltown Resident
Murder	$538,459	$60
Rape/Sexual Assault	$149,760	$17
Robbery	$166,596	$19
Assault	$317,066	$35
Kidnapping	$18,752	$2
Vehicle Theft	$152,327	$17
Burglary	$114,989	$13
Theft	$511,045	$57
Arson	$11,736	$1
Vandalism	$75,389	$8
Animal Cruelty	$1,068	$0
Drug Crimes	$47,530	$5
Identity Theft	$49,881	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$2,154,597	$241

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Milltown, 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 Milltown totals $4,460,714 ($498 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,615,311 ($739 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 Milltown 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 Milltown’s 8,957 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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Milltown 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 Milltown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.233
Robbery	0.5913
Rape	0.2758
Murder	0.0320
Total Violent Crime	2.132 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.02
Vehicle Theft	1.098
Burglary	1.415
Arson	0.0543
Total Property Crime	13.58 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0345
Drug Crimes	0.7174
Vandalism	1.178
Identity Theft	0.7195
Animal Cruelty	0.0161
Total "Other" Rate	2.666 (A)

Individual Milltown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
East Brunswick, NJ	B+	A+	C
North Brunswick, NJ	B+	A-	C
New Brunswick, NJ	B	B-	C
South River, NJ	B	A-	C
East Franklin, NJ	B+	B+	C+
Highland Park, NJ	A-	A-	B-
Spotswood, NJ	A-	A+	C+
Sayreville, NJ	B+	A	C+
Helmetta, NJ	A+	A+	B+
Somerset, NJ	A-	A-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Milltown 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
Salado, TX	B-	B	B
Red Springs, NC	F	D-	D-
Roscommon, MI	C	D+	D+
Rotonda, FL	A	A	A
Roxborough Park, CO	C	C-	C-
Ruidoso, NM	D-	F	F
Rumson, NJ	A-	A	A
Runnemede, NJ	B-	A-	A-
Rural Hall, NC	C-	C-	C-
Rushville, IN	B-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Milltown 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 Milltown, NJ average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Milltown schools on SchoolGrade

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