08553, NJ Vandalism Rates and Vandalism Maps

Vandalism per Capita in 08553

The map below shows vandalism per 1,000 08553 residents.

 

08553, NJ Map of Vandalism Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A+
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Other Crime Grade
A+
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A crime occurs every 26 days 10 hours (on average) in 08553.

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Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in 08553 in green. The most dangerous areas in 08553 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 08553, NJ Safe?

The A+ grade means the rate of vandalism is much lower than the average US zip. 08553 is in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning 6% of zip codes are safer and 94% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 08553's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of vandalism in 08553 is 0.7865 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 08553 generally consider the central part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in 08553 may be as high as 1 in 1,259 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 1,282 in the central part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the vandalism map, however, because comparing rates for vandalism or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northwest parts of 08553, NJ: about 0 per year. The southeast part of 08553 has fewer cases of vandalism with only 0 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Vandalism Maps

When looking at the vandalism map for 08553, remember that the rate of vandalism per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are more retail establishments in the southwest part of the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vandalism rate map do not always indicate danger for 08553 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 08553 has 0, 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 08553 has 0, have the same problem. Of 08553’s 902 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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08553 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All vandalism rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 08553 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.2343
Robbery
0.3811
Rape
0.2816
Murder
0.0154
Total Violent Crime
0.9123 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.19
Vehicle Theft
1.029
Burglary
1.342
Arson
0.0474
Total Property Crime
12.60 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0092
Drug Crimes
0.6698
Vandalism
0.7865
Identity Theft
0.3005
Animal Cruelty
0.0118
Total "Other" Rate
1.778 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of vandalism in 08553 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 08553.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

08553 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for vandalism. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Vandalism Crime Grade
C+
A+
A+
D
D-
F
F
F
C-
C-
C-
D+
D-
D-
D-
F
A
A
A
A-
C+
B+
B+
D
D+
D-
D-
D+
A-
B
B
C+
B-
B+
B+
C
A-
A+
A+
B

Considering only the vandalism rate, 08553 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 08553, NJ average SchoolGrade of A, with 59% actual proficiency versus 60% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 08553 schools on SchoolGrade

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