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

Crime per Capita in Penns Neck

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Penns Neck.

 

Penns Neck, NJ Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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B+
Other Crime Grade
A+

$441,967

Cost of Crime™ for Penns Neck, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $376 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Penns Neck ranks in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 94% of cities but less safe than 6%. This analysis applies only to Penns Neck's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Penns Neck is 10.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Penns Neck, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Penns Neck for 2025 is $441,967. This translates to approximately $144 per resident and $376 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Penns Neck. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Penns Neck Compared to Other Cities?

Penns Neck, NJ: $144
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: $567
Pine Lake Park, NJ: $68
New Jersey: $240
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Penns Neck is $144 per year, which is $320 less than the national average and $96 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Penns Neck:
  • In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $424 more than in Penns Neck.
  • In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $76 less than in Penns Neck

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Penns Neck for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Penns Neck
Cost per Penns Neck Resident
Murder
$116,920
$38
Rape/Sexual Assault
$40,173
$13
Robbery
$20,721
$7
Assault
$64,589
$21
Kidnapping
$9,782
$3
Vehicle Theft
$28,640
$9
Burglary
$19,997
$7
Theft
$109,208
$36
Arson
$2,632
$1
Vandalism
$10,880
$4
Animal Cruelty
$143
$0
Drug Crimes
$9,371
$3
Identity Theft
$8,912
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$441,967
$144

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Penns Neck, 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 Penns Neck totals $994,590 ($323 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,436,558 ($467 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 Penns Neck 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 Penns Neck’s 3,075 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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Penns Neck 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 Penns Neck residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7314
Robbery
0.2142
Rape
0.2155
Murder
0.0202
Total Violent Crime
1.181 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
6.857
Vehicle Theft
0.6015
Burglary
0.7170
Arson
0.0354
Total Property Crime
8.211 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0525
Drug Crimes
0.4120
Vandalism
0.4953
Identity Theft
0.3745
Animal Cruelty
0.0063
Total "Other" Rate
1.340 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A+
B-
A
A+
B
B
A
C-
A
A+
B-
D-
C
F
B
A+
C-
A
A+
B
A+
C
A
B-
A
D+
A
A+
B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Penns Neck 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
F
D-
D-
B+
B-
B-
F
F
F
A+
A-
A-
C+
A
A
D
D
D
D-
D-
D-
D+
D
D
F
F
F
A-
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Penns Neck 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 Penns Neck, NJ average SchoolGrade of A, with 62% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Penns Neck schools on SchoolGrade

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