Crime per Capita in Ridgewood Junction
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Ridgewood Junction.
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Overall Crime Grade™
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Other Crime Grade |
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$1.09 million
Cost of Crime™ for Ridgewood Junction, Glen Rock, NJ
In 2025, crime will cost $785 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ridgewood Junction 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 Ridgewood Junction, Glen Rock, NJ Safe?
The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Ridgewood Junction ranks in the 88th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 88% of neighborhoods but less safe than 12%. This analysis applies only to Ridgewood Junction's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Ridgewood Junction is 19.76 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ridgewood Junction Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ridgewood Junction varies by area - ranging from 1 in 33 in the southwest areas to 1 in 69 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Ridgewood Junction, Glen Rock, NJ see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Ridgewood Junction, Glen Rock, NJ
The total projected cost of crime in Ridgewood Junction for 2025 is $1,093,173. This translates to approximately $269 per resident and $785 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Ridgewood Junction. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.1%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Ridgewood Junction Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Ridgewood Junction, Glen Rock, NJ: | $269 |
|---|---|
| Springfield-Belmont, Newark, N: | $415 |
| Forest Hill, Newark, NJ: | $273 |
| New Jersey: | $240 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Ridgewood Junction is $269 per year, which is $195 less than the national average and $30 more than Glen Rock's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Ridgewood Junction:
- In Springfield-Belmont, Newark, N, crime costs $415 per person, which is $146 more than in Ridgewood Junction.
- In Forest Hill, Newark, NJ, crime costs $273 per person, which is $4 more than in Ridgewood Junction
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ridgewood Junction for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Ridgewood Junction |
Cost per Ridgewood Junction Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$302,262 |
$74 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$63,929 |
$16 |
Robbery |
$83,080 |
$20 |
Assault |
$139,499 |
$34 |
Kidnapping |
$6,125 |
$2 |
Vehicle Theft |
$115,202 |
$28 |
Burglary |
$55,180 |
$14 |
Theft |
$237,930 |
$59 |
Arson |
$4,184 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$46,722 |
$12 |
Animal Cruelty |
$513 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$24,898 |
$6 |
Identity Theft |
$13,649 |
$3 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$1,093,173 |
$269 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ridgewood Junction, Glen Rock, 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 Ridgewood Junction totals $2,390,875 ($589 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,484,048 ($859 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 Ridgewood Junction 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 neighborhood 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 Ridgewood Junction’s 4,058 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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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 Ridgewood Junction residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.197 |
Robbery |
0.6509 |
Rape |
0.2598 |
Murder |
0.0396 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.147 (A) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
11.32 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.833 |
Burglary |
1.499 |
Arson |
0.0427 |
Total Property Crime |
14.70 (A-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0249 |
Drug Crimes |
0.8295 |
Vandalism |
1.612 |
Identity Theft |
0.4346 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0171 |
Total "Other" Rate |
2.918 (A) |
Individual Ridgewood Junction Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Ridgewood Junction is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Ridgewood Junction.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | A- | D+ | |
A+ | A+ | A | |
A | A+ | A- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A- | A+ | B | |
A | A | B+ | |
B+ | A | C+ | |
D+ | D+ | D | |
A- | A- | B | |
A+ | A | A- |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Ridgewood Junction is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | C- | C- | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
C+ | B- | B- | |
D- | D+ | D+ | |
A+ | A | A | |
A | B+ | B+ | |
D- | F | F | |
F | D | D | |
D- | B | B | |
F | F | F |
Considering only the crime rate, Ridgewood Junction 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 Ridgewood Junction, Glen Rock, NJ average SchoolGrade of A-, with 59% actual proficiency versus 56% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Ridgewood Junction schools on SchoolGrade
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