The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in North Cape May, NJ: Crime Maps and Statistics

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$536,178

Cost of Crime™ for North Cape May, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $306 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in North Cape May 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 North Cape May, NJ Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. North Cape May ranks in the 96th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 96% of cities but less safe than 4%. This analysis applies only to North Cape May's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in North Cape May is 9.782 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Cape May Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Cape May varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 87 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 122 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of North Cape May, NJ see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Cape May, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in North Cape May for 2025 is $536,178. This translates to approximately $169 per resident and $306 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in North Cape May. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Cape May Compared to Other Cities?

North Cape May, NJ:	$169
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Cape May is $169 per year, which is $296 less than the national average and $71 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to North Cape May:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $399 more than in North Cape May.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $101 less than in North Cape May

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to North Cape May	Cost per North Cape May Resident
Murder	$103,486	$33
Rape/Sexual Assault	$51,342	$16
Robbery	$31,740	$10
Assault	$178,237	$56
Kidnapping	$4,809	$2
Vehicle Theft	$13,991	$4
Burglary	$40,285	$13
Theft	$44,454	$14
Arson	$4,329	$1
Vandalism	$48,419	$15
Animal Cruelty	$281	$0
Drug Crimes	$10,528	$3
Identity Theft	$4,279	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$536,178	$169

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Cape May, 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 North Cape May totals $995,412 ($313 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,531,590 ($482 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 North Cape May 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 have the same problem. Of North Cape May’s 3,179 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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North Cape May 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 North Cape May residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.952
Robbery	0.3174
Rape	0.2664
Murder	0.0173
Total Violent Crime	2.553 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	2.700
Vehicle Theft	0.2842
Burglary	1.397
Arson	0.0564
Total Property Crime	4.438 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0249
Drug Crimes	0.4477
Vandalism	2.132
Identity Theft	0.1739
Animal Cruelty	0.0120
Total "Other" Rate	2.790 (A)

Individual North Cape May Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cape May, NJ	B+	C	C+
Cold Spring, NJ	B+	C	B-
West Cape May, NJ	C	C+	D+
Villas, NJ	A	C	B+
Cape May Point, NJ	B+	C	C+
Wildwood Gables, NJ	B+	D+	B-
Rio Grande, NJ	A-	C	B
Wildwood Crest, NJ	B+	D+	B-
Wildwood, NJ	D+	D	D
West Wildwood, NJ	B+	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

North Cape May 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
Redfield, SD	D	C	C
Little Hocking, OH	B+	B-	B-
Lordsburg, NM	F	F	F
Allenton, MI	A+	A	A
Maurertown, VA	B+	C	C
Mont Vernon, NH	A	A+	A+
Nichols, SC	D	D	D
North Windham, CT	C+	A	A
Poth, TX	B+	C+	C+
Purdy, MO	B-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, North Cape May 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 North Cape May, NJ average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See North Cape May schools on SchoolGrade

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