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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$953,290

Cost of Crime™ for Pittstown, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $318 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Pittstown ranks in the 99th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 99% of cities but less safe than 1%. This analysis applies only to Pittstown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pittstown is 8.073 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pittstown Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pittstown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 102 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 157 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Pittstown, NJ see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pittstown, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Pittstown for 2025 is $953,290. This translates to approximately $122 per resident and $318 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Pittstown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Pittstown, NJ:	$122
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pittstown is $122 per year, which is $343 less than the national average and $118 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pittstown:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $446 more than in Pittstown.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $54 less than in Pittstown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pittstown	Cost per Pittstown Resident
Murder	$263,514	$34
Rape/Sexual Assault	$112,834	$14
Robbery	$60,115	$8
Assault	$130,191	$17
Kidnapping	$8,111	$1
Vehicle Theft	$54,764	$7
Burglary	$78,676	$10
Theft	$170,768	$22
Arson	$6,917	$1
Vandalism	$36,903	$5
Animal Cruelty	$311	$0
Drug Crimes	$14,962	$2
Identity Theft	$15,223	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$953,290	$122

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pittstown, 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 Pittstown totals $2,353,231 ($300 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,306,521 ($422 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 Pittstown 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 have the same problem. Of Pittstown’s 7,834 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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Pittstown 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 Pittstown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5787
Robbery	0.2440
Rape	0.2375
Murder	0.0179
Total Violent Crime	1.078 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.209
Vehicle Theft	0.4514
Burglary	1.107
Arson	0.0366
Total Property Crime	5.804 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0171
Drug Crimes	0.2582
Vandalism	0.6594
Identity Theft	0.2511
Animal Cruelty	0.0054
Total "Other" Rate	1.191 (A+)

Individual Pittstown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Jutland, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Clinton, NJ	B+	A	C
Annandale, NJ	A+	A+	A+
West Portal, NJ	A+	A+	A+
High Bridge, NJ	A+	A+	A-
Asbury, NJ	A+	A+	A
Cedar Heights, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Frenchtown, NJ	A+	A	A-
Hughesville, NJ	A+	A+	A
Milford, NJ	A+	A+	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pittstown 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
Dundee, MI	A-	C+	C+
Ulysses, KS	F	F	F
Uhrichsville, OH	C+	C-	C-
Twin Lake, MI	A-	C	C
Emerson, NJ	B+	A	A
Elon College, NC	D+	C	C
Elmsford, NY	D+	D	D
Elma, WA	D-	D	D
East Taunton, MA	B	B-	B-
East Lyme, CT	A-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Pittstown 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 Pittstown, NJ average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Pittstown schools on SchoolGrade

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