The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Upper Clinton Hill

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Upper Clinton Hill.

 

Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A-
Other Crime Grade
A-

$8.90 million

Cost of Crime™ for Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ

In 2025, crime will cost $1,139 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Upper Clinton Hill 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 Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Upper Clinton Hill ranks in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 80% of neighborhoods but less safe than 20%. This analysis applies only to Upper Clinton Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Upper Clinton Hill is 23.32 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Upper Clinton Hill Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Upper Clinton Hill varies by area - ranging from 1 in 40 in the west areas to 1 in 49 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ see the most incidents - about 98 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 21 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ

The total projected cost of crime in Upper Clinton Hill for 2025 is $8,901,417. This translates to approximately $402 per resident and $1,139 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Upper Clinton Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Upper Clinton Hill Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ: $402
Springfield-Belmont, Newark, N: $415
Forest Hill, Newark, NJ: $273
New Jersey: $240
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Upper Clinton Hill is $402 per year, which is $63 less than the national average and $162 more than Newark's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Upper Clinton Hill:
  • In Springfield-Belmont, Newark, N, crime costs $415 per person, which is $14 more than in Upper Clinton Hill.
  • In Forest Hill, Newark, NJ, crime costs $273 per person, which is $128 less than in Upper Clinton Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Upper Clinton Hill for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Upper Clinton Hill
Cost per Upper Clinton Hill Resident
Murder
$2.96 million
$134
Rape/Sexual Assault
$364,233
$16
Robbery
$645,244
$29
Assault
$1.90 million
$86
Kidnapping
$5,375
$0
Vehicle Theft
$685,929
$31
Burglary
$341,097
$15
Theft
$1.21 million
$55
Arson
$14,707
$1
Vandalism
$547,225
$25
Animal Cruelty
$2,041
$0
Drug Crimes
$153,148
$7
Identity Theft
$62,342
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$8,901,417
$402

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, 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 Upper Clinton Hill totals $22,203,232 ($1,001 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $31,104,650 ($1,403 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 Upper Clinton Hill 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 north 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, of which Upper Clinton Hill has 1, have the same problem. Of Upper Clinton Hill’s 22,170 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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Upper Clinton Hill 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 Upper Clinton Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.990
Robbery
0.9253
Rape
0.2710
Murder
0.0711
Total Violent Crime
4.257 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.57
Vehicle Theft
1.998
Burglary
1.696
Arson
0.0275
Total Property Crime
14.30 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0040
Drug Crimes
0.9339
Vandalism
3.455
Identity Theft
0.3633
Animal Cruelty
0.0124
Total "Other" Rate
4.769 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Upper Clinton Hill is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Upper Clinton Hill.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
C+
B-
A-
B-
A-
B+
C+
B-
B+
B-
B
A
B-
A
B
C+
B-
B
B-
B-
B
B
C+
A
B
A
D-
D-
F

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Upper Clinton Hill 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
D+
D-
D-
A
A
A
B-
B+
B+
C-
D+
D+
B
A-
A-
C-
D-
D-
B+
C+
C+
A+
A+
A+
B+
C+
C+
C-
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Upper Clinton Hill is less safe 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 Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ average SchoolGrade of F, with 17% actual proficiency versus 21% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Upper Clinton Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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