Bay Head, NJ crime snapshot: safety grade C+, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Bay Head, NJ demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
With property crimes being more prevalent (66.7% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
The relatively low crime count of 6 incidents suggests Bay Head maintains good community safety standards.
Bay Head demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Okay, based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3403520, we observe a total of 6 reported incidents. The predominant crime category is property crime, accounting for 4 out of the 6 incidents. Within property crime, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most frequent, with 3 incidents, followed by Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property, with 1 incident. Assault constitutes the second main category, with a total of 2 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. To provide a more comprehensive safety analysis, additional data is needed. Specifically, the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US3403520 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k residents. Without the population figure, it's impossible to determine the crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, and property crime rate. Furthermore, zip code data and crime map data are unavailable from the provided JSON. Once the city and state are identified, demographic data can be obtained from sources like the US Census Bureau. This information, combined with the crime data, will allow for a more in-depth analysis of the area's safety profile and comparison to state and national averages.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Bay Head, NJ.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Bay Head, NJ and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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