The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Sparta, 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?

$1.22 million

Cost of Crime™ for Sparta, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $341 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Sparta ranks in the 98th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 98% of cities but less safe than 2%. This analysis applies only to Sparta's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sparta is 8.605 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sparta Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sparta varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 91 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 186 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Sparta, NJ see the most incidents - about 28 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sparta, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Sparta for 2025 is $1,215,947. This translates to approximately $115 per resident and $341 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Sparta. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Sparta, NJ:	$115
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:	$567
Pine Lake Park, NJ:	$68
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sparta is $115 per year, which is $349 less than the national average and $124 less than New Jersey's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sparta:

In Englewood Cliffs, NJ, crime costs $567 per person, which is $452 more than in Sparta.
In Pine Lake Park, NJ, crime costs $68 per person, which is $48 less than in Sparta

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sparta	Cost per Sparta Resident
Murder	$285,759	$27
Rape/Sexual Assault	$161,934	$15
Robbery	$82,485	$8
Assault	$150,384	$14
Kidnapping	$11,465	$1
Vehicle Theft	$39,880	$4
Burglary	$108,518	$10
Theft	$261,361	$25
Arson	$8,427	$1
Vandalism	$51,470	$5
Animal Cruelty	$442	$0
Drug Crimes	$32,383	$3
Identity Theft	$21,438	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$1,215,947	$115

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sparta, 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 Sparta totals $2,755,261 ($262 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,971,207 ($377 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 Sparta 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 south 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 Sparta has 3, have the same problem. Of Sparta’s 10,533 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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Sparta 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 Sparta residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4971
Robbery	0.2490
Rape	0.2536
Murder	0.0144
Total Violent Crime	1.014 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.791
Vehicle Theft	0.2445
Burglary	1.136
Arson	0.0331
Total Property Crime	6.205 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0180
Drug Crimes	0.4156
Vandalism	0.6840
Identity Theft	0.2630
Animal Cruelty	0.0057
Total "Other" Rate	1.386 (A+)

Individual Sparta Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
South Ogdensburg, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Lake Mohawk, NJ	A+	A+	A
Ogdensburg, NJ	A+	A+	A
Upper Mohawk, NJ	A+	A+	A-
Stockholm, NJ	A+	A	A-
Lake Hopatcong, NJ	A	A+	B
Lafayette, NJ	A	A	A-
Franklin, NJ	A	A	B
Oak Ridge, NJ	A+	A+	A-
Mount Hope, NJ	A	A+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sparta 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
Washington Terrace, UT	D-	C+	C+
Canton, TX	D-	D	D
Cape Canaveral, FL	A+	B+	B+
Carl Junction, MO	B	B-	B-
Carthage, NC	B	B-	B-
Waller, TX	C-	C-	C-
Walnut Cove, NC	C-	D+	D+
Ward, AR	C-	C-	C-
Ware, MA	B	C-	C-
Wareham Center, MA	B+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Sparta 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 Sparta, NJ average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Sparta schools on SchoolGrade

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