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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$6.77 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pennsauken, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $935 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Pennsauken ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of cities but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Pennsauken's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pennsauken is 19.75 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pennsauken Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pennsauken varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 68 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Pennsauken, NJ see the most incidents - about 113 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pennsauken, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Pennsauken for 2025 is $6,771,406. This translates to approximately $314 per resident and $935 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Pennsauken. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.9%

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

Pennsauken, NJ:	$314
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pennsauken is $314 per year, which is $150 less than the national average and $75 more than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pennsauken:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $253 more than in Pennsauken.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $247 less than in Pennsauken

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pennsauken	Cost per Pennsauken Resident
Murder	$1.70 million	$79
Rape/Sexual Assault	$332,176	$15
Robbery	$476,161	$22
Assault	$1.55 million	$72
Kidnapping	$42,341	$2
Vehicle Theft	$812,147	$38
Burglary	$407,453	$19
Theft	$987,198	$46
Arson	$20,376	$1
Vandalism	$255,899	$12
Animal Cruelty	$2,624	$0
Drug Crimes	$102,007	$5
Identity Theft	$78,981	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$6,771,406	$314

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pennsauken, 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 Pennsauken totals $13,517,250 ($628 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $20,288,656 ($942 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 Pennsauken 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 Pennsauken has 1, have the same problem. Of Pennsauken’s 21,539 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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Pennsauken 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 Pennsauken residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.512
Robbery	0.7028
Rape	0.2544
Murder	0.0420
Total Violent Crime	3.511 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.850
Vehicle Theft	2.435
Burglary	2.086
Arson	0.0392
Total Property Crime	13.41 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0324
Drug Crimes	0.6402
Vandalism	1.663
Identity Theft	0.4738
Animal Cruelty	0.0165
Total "Other" Rate	2.826 (A)

Individual Pennsauken Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Merchantville, NJ	B-	C+	C-
Golden Triangle, NJ	D+	C	D-
Camden, NJ	C-	D	D
Collingswood, NJ	B+	B	C
Cherry Hill Mall, NJ	B	A-	C
Woodlynne, NJ	C	D+	D+
Palmyra, NJ	C+	B-	D+
Maple Shade, NJ	A-	A	B-
Oaklyn, NJ	B-	C+	C-
Riverton, NJ	A-	A	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pennsauken 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
Roscoe, IL	A+	A+	A+
Groton, CT	D+	A-	A-
Guilford, CT	A	A+	A+
Hanahan, SC	D	D+	D+
Hannibal, MO	D-	D	D
Harrison, OH	A-	A-	A-
Hatfield, PA	B+	A+	A+
Haughton, LA	A-	B+	B+
Havre de Grace, MD	C-	C-	C-
Hawthorne, NJ	B	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Pennsauken 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 Pennsauken, NJ average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pennsauken schools on SchoolGrade

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