08026, NJ Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in 08026 in green. The most dangerous areas in 08026 are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is 08026, NJ Safe from Theft?

The C- grade means the rate of theft is slightly higher than the average US zip. 08026 is in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning 68% of zip codes are safer and 32% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 08026's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of theft in 08026 is 13.22 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 08026 generally consider the central part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in 08026 may be as high as 1 in 60 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 90 in the central part of the zip.

By a simple count ignoring population, more theft occurs in the north parts of 08026, NJ: about 6 per year. The northwest part of 08026 has fewer cases of theft with only 1 in a typical year.

How 08026's Theft Rate Compares

The chart below compares the theft rate in 08026 to the New Jersey state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the theft rate, 08026 is less safe than the New Jersey state average and as safe as the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Theft in 08026, NJ

Theft is projected to cost the residents of 08026 about $152,251 in 2025, or roughly $68 per resident. This is part of 08026's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for 08026, including every crime type and how 08026 compares to other zip codes.

Interpreting the Theft Map

Remember that theft rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading 08026's crime maps on the 08026 overall crime page.

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Individual 08026 Crime Maps & Stats

Theft Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of theft in 08026 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 08026.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
08043, NJ	B+	A+	C+	C
08084, NJ	B	A-	C	C
08021, NJ	B+	A	C+	C+
08091, NJ	B	A-	C	C-
08083, NJ	B	A	C	C-
08003, NJ	A	A+	B+	B
08049, NJ	B	A	C-	D+
08045, NJ	B-	A-	C-	D+
08009, NJ	B+	A-	C	C
08053, NJ	A+	A+	B+	B

Theft in Zip with Similar Populations

08026 is similar versus other zip codes of the same size for theft. The table below compares theft in zip codes with comparable overall population.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
86321, AZ	B	D+	D+	B-
86035, AZ	D-	D-	D-	D-
12197, NY	A-	B-	B-	B-
78056, TX	C+	D	D	C-
23898, VA	B	A	A	B
65588, MO	D	F	F	D+
43944, OH	C+	B+	B+	C-
44849, OH	C+	B+	B+	C-
01537, MA	A+	A	A	A-
55007, MN	B-	B+	B+	C-

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 08026, NJ average SchoolGrade of F, with 20% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 08026 schools on SchoolGrade

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