South Toms River, NJ Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in South Toms River in green. The most dangerous areas in South Toms River 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 South Toms River, NJ Safe from Theft?

The B+ grade means the rate of theft is lower than the average US city. South Toms River is in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning 25% of cities are safer and 75% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to South Toms River's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of theft in South Toms River is 5.708 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in South Toms River generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in South Toms River may be as high as 1 in 131 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 203 in the southeast part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more theft occurs in the southwest parts of South Toms River, NJ: about 5 per year. The north part of South Toms River has fewer cases of theft with only 1 in a typical year.

How South Toms River's Theft Rate Compares

The chart below compares the theft rate in South Toms River 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, South Toms River is safer than the New Jersey state average and safer than the national average.

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

The Cost of Theft in South Toms River, NJ

Theft is projected to cost the residents of South Toms River about $112,857 in 2025, or roughly $30 per resident. This is part of South Toms River's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for South Toms River, including every crime type and how South Toms River compares to other cities.

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 South Toms River's crime maps on the South Toms River overall crime page.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in South Toms River, NJ at ISP Reports.

Individual South Toms River Crime Maps & Stats

Theft Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of theft in South Toms River is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to South Toms River.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Beachwood, NJ	A+	A+	A-	B+
Holiday City South, NJ	A+	A+	A	A-
Pine Beach, NJ	A+	A+	B+	B
Island Heights, NJ	A+	A+	B+	B
Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ	A+	A+	A	A-
Bayville, NJ	A+	A+	A-	B+
Toms River, NJ	A	A+	B	B-
Ocean Gate, NJ	A+	A+	A-	B+
Pine Lake Park, NJ	A+	A+	A+	A+
Lanoka Harbor, NJ	A+	A+	A-	A-

Theft in City with Similar Populations

South Toms River is lower versus other cities of the same size for theft. The table below compares theft in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Avon, MN	C	C+	C+	D+
Baldwin, MD	B	B	B	B+
Banks, OR	C	B-	B-	D+
Carter Lake, IA	D+	C-	C-	D+
Charlotte Harbor, FL	A	A	A	B
Chatham, NY	C+	C+	C+	D+
Chattaroy, WA	B-	A-	A-	B
Clyde, NY	A-	D+	D+	B-
Cool, CA	B+	B+	B+	B
Rydal, GA	A+	A	A	A+

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in South Toms River, NJ average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See South Toms River schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A theft occurs on average every 16.7 days in South Toms River. Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in South Toms River, NJ

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.