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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$523,189

Cost of Crime™ for Montague, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $367 per household.

More cost data

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Montague ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of cities but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to Montague's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Montague is 12.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Montague Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Montague varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 66 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 102 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Montague, NJ see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Montague, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Montague for 2025 is $523,189. This translates to approximately $152 per resident and $367 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Montague. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Montague, NJ:	$152
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Montague is $152 per year, which is $312 less than the national average and $87 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Montague:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $415 more than in Montague.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $85 less than in Montague

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Montague	Cost per Montague Resident
Murder	$103,419	$30
Rape/Sexual Assault	$52,626	$15
Robbery	$38,926	$11
Assault	$88,118	$26
Kidnapping	$9,582	$3
Vehicle Theft	$9,554	$3
Burglary	$35,027	$10
Theft	$138,715	$40
Arson	$4,034	$1
Vandalism	$21,546	$6
Animal Cruelty	$373	$0
Drug Crimes	$12,290	$4
Identity Theft	$8,979	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$523,189	$152

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Montague, 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 Montague totals $982,699 ($286 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,505,888 ($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 Montague 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 Montague has 4, have the same problem. Of Montague’s 3,433 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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Montague 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 Montague residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8938
Robbery	0.3605
Rape	0.2528
Murder	0.0160
Total Violent Crime	1.523 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.802
Vehicle Theft	0.1797
Burglary	1.125
Arson	0.0487
Total Property Crime	9.155 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0460
Drug Crimes	0.4840
Vandalism	0.8785
Identity Theft	0.3379
Animal Cruelty	0.0147
Total "Other" Rate	1.761 (A+)

Individual Montague Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hainesville, NJ	A-	A+	B-
Matamoras, PA	B-	B-	C
Colesville, NJ	A+	A+	A
Mount Salem, NJ	A+	A+	A
Layton, NJ	B	B	C+
Port Jervis, NY	C	D+	D+
Milford, PA	A+	B-	A+
Tuttles Corner, NJ	A-	A+	B-
Millrift, PA	B+	B-	B-
Wantage, NJ	A+	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Montague 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
Crab Orchard, KY	C+	B-	B-
Fort Recovery, OH	A-	B-	B-
Evarts, KY	D+	B-	B-
Enfield, NH	B	A-	A-
Emerald Isle, NC	C	B-	B-
Dillsboro, IN	B+	B	B
Dassel, MN	B+	A	A
Custer, SD	C-	C+	C+
Commercial Point, OH	A	A+	A+
Colfax, LA	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Montague 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 Montague, NJ average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Montague schools on SchoolGrade

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