08234, NJ Vehicle Theft Rates and Vehicle Theft Maps

Crime Grade's vehicle theft map shows the safest places in 08234 in green. The most dangerous areas in 08234 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 08234, NJ Safe?

The C+ grade means the rate of vehicle theft is about the same as the average US zip. 08234 is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of zip codes are safer and 47% of zip codes are more dangerous. This analysis applies to 08234's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby zip codes.

The rate of vehicle theft in 08234 is 1.051 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in 08234 generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vehicle theft in 08234 may be as high as 1 in 516 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 1,528 in the southwest part of the zip. See the section on interpreting the vehicle theft map, however, because comparing rates for vehicle theft or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the northeast parts of 08234, NJ: about 13 per year. The southeast part of 08234 has fewer cases of vehicle theft with only 1 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Vehicle Theft Maps

When looking at the vehicle theft map for 08234, remember that the rate of vehicle theft 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 east part of the zip. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vehicle theft rate map do not always indicate danger for 08234 residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which 08234 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 08234 has 8, have the same problem. Of 08234’s 54,008 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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08234 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All vehicle theft rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 08234 residents in a standard year.

Individual 08234 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of vehicle theft in 08234 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 08234.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vehicle Theft Crime Grade
08225, NJ	B+	A-	C+	C
08221, NJ	A-	A+	B	C+
08232, NJ	B-	C+	C-	C-
08244, NJ	B+	A	C+	B-
08201, NJ	B+	B	C+	B-
08330, NJ	A-	B+	B	B
08402, NJ	B	B-	C+	C
08403, NJ	A-	A+	B-	B
08406, NJ	C	D+	D+	C-
08205, NJ	A	A	B	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

08234 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for vehicle theft. 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	Vehicle Theft Crime Grade
07304, NJ	C+	C+	C+	D+
29588, SC	D+	C	C	D
75063, TX	D+	C	C	F
75072, TX	B	B	B	D
30134, GA	C+	C	C	C-
30132, GA	A-	B	B	B-
77080, TX	C-	D+	D+	F
78414, TX	B	B-	B-	D
30034, GA	D	D-	D-	D-
33193, FL	A+	A+	A+	C

Considering only the vehicle theft rate, 08234 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 08234, NJ average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 08234 schools on SchoolGrade

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