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

Crime per Capita in Pompton Plains

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pompton Plains.

 

Pompton Plains, NJ Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

A+
C
Other Crime Grade
A+

$1.79 million

Cost of Crime™ for Pompton Plains, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $498 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Pompton Plains ranks in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 73% of cities but less safe than 27%. This analysis applies only to Pompton Plains's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pompton Plains is 17.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pompton Plains Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pompton Plains varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 74 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Pompton Plains, NJ see the most incidents - about 31 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pompton Plains, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Pompton Plains for 2025 is $1,794,791. This translates to approximately $185 per resident and $498 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Pompton Plains. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pompton Plains Compared to Other Cities?

Pompton Plains, NJ: $185
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: $567
Pine Lake Park, NJ: $68
New Jersey: $240
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pompton Plains is $185 per year, which is $280 less than the national average and $55 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pompton Plains:
  • In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $383 more than in Pompton Plains.
  • In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $117 less than in Pompton Plains

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pompton Plains for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pompton Plains
Cost per Pompton Plains Resident
Murder
$264,959
$27
Rape/Sexual Assault
$164,794
$17
Robbery
$104,840
$11
Assault
$167,136
$17
Kidnapping
$28,479
$3
Vehicle Theft
$227,821
$23
Burglary
$134,915
$14
Theft
$528,259
$54
Arson
$8,342
$1
Vandalism
$79,828
$8
Animal Cruelty
$833
$0
Drug Crimes
$54,705
$6
Identity Theft
$29,880
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$1,794,791
$185

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pompton Plains, 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 Pompton Plains totals $2,649,953 ($273 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,444,744 ($457 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 Pompton Plains 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 east 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 Pompton Plains has 3, have the same problem. Of Pompton Plains’s 9,723 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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Pompton Plains 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 Pompton Plains residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.5986
Robbery
0.3428
Rape
0.2795
Murder
0.0145
Total Violent Crime
1.235 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.49
Vehicle Theft
1.513
Burglary
1.530
Arson
0.0355
Total Property Crime
13.57 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0483
Drug Crimes
0.7606
Vandalism
1.149
Identity Theft
0.3970
Animal Cruelty
0.0116
Total "Other" Rate
2.367 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pompton Plains 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
B
A
A
D
D+
D+
C+
B-
B-
B-
D+
D+
A
C
C
C
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
C-
D-
D-
B-
C+
C+
A-
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Pompton Plains 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 Pompton Plains, NJ average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pompton Plains schools on SchoolGrade

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