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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$785,415

Cost of Crime™ for Port Reading, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $597 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Port Reading ranks in the 91st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 91% of cities but less safe than 9%. This analysis applies only to Port Reading's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Port Reading is 12.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Port Reading Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Port Reading varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 69 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 91 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Port Reading, NJ see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Port Reading, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Port Reading for 2025 is $785,415. This translates to approximately $210 per resident and $597 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Port Reading. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Port Reading Compared to Other Cities?

Port Reading, NJ:	$210
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Port Reading is $210 per year, which is $255 less than the national average and $30 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Port Reading:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $358 more than in Port Reading.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $142 less than in Port Reading

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Port Reading	Cost per Port Reading Resident
Murder	$208,185	$56
Rape/Sexual Assault	$60,792	$16
Robbery	$60,509	$16
Assault	$129,612	$35
Kidnapping	$7,774	$2
Vehicle Theft	$139,479	$37
Burglary	$27,990	$7
Theft	$93,570	$25
Arson	$3,723	$1
Vandalism	$19,667	$5
Animal Cruelty	$334	$0
Drug Crimes	$21,044	$6
Identity Theft	$12,737	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$785,415	$210

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Port Reading, 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 Port Reading totals $1,737,873 ($464 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,523,289 ($674 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 Port Reading 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 southwest 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 Port Reading’s 3,746 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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Port Reading 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 Port Reading residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.205
Robbery	0.5135
Rape	0.2676
Murder	0.0296
Total Violent Crime	2.016 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.823
Vehicle Theft	2.405
Burglary	0.8238
Arson	0.0412
Total Property Crime	8.093 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0342
Drug Crimes	0.7594
Vandalism	0.7349
Identity Theft	0.4393
Animal Cruelty	0.0121
Total "Other" Rate	1.980 (A+)

Individual Port Reading Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Carteret, NJ	A-	B-	B
Sewaren, NJ	A-	B+	B
Avenel, NJ	B	B+	C
Woodbridge, NJ	C+	B-	D+
Rahway, NJ	B	A-	C
Iselin, NJ	B	A-	C
Perth Amboy, NJ	B+	B-	C+
Colonia, NJ	A-	A+	B-
Fords, NJ	B+	A-	C
Keasbey, NJ	A-	C	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Port Reading 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
Blowing Rock, NC	D	D	D
Zolfo Springs, FL	B	D+	D+
Wurtsboro, NY	B-	C-	C-
Walsenburg, CO	F	F	F
Vandalia, MO	F	D-	D-
Three Rivers, OR	C-	C+	C+
St. Bernard, LA	C	D+	D+
Sewanee, TN	D	D-	D-
Pamplico, SC	F	F	F
Otterbein, OH	D	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Port Reading 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 Port Reading, NJ average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Port Reading schools on SchoolGrade

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