Pleasantville, NJ Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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47%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

41%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

49%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Pleasantville_{/100k people}	New Jersey_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	252	n/a (estimate)	1,223	1,620	2,324
Murder	2	n/a	9.7	3.1	6.3
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	16.8	40.0
Robbery	7	n/a	34.0	47.6	66.1
Assault	36	n/a	174.7	135.4	268.2
Violent crime	45	n/a (estimate)	218	203	370
Burglary	49	n/a	237.8	148.0	269.8
Theft	126	n/a	611.6	1,109.1	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	32	n/a	155.3	159.6	282.7
Property crime	207	n/a (estimate)	1,005	1,417	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Pleasantville, NJ

Crime is typically categorized into two main types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, while property crimes include burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. Based on the most recent report, the Pleasantville crime rate is lower than the national average by 47.4%. Specifically, there were 45 violent crimes in Pleasantville, equivalent to 218 per 100,000 individuals, lower than the national average by 40.9%. Furthermore, Pleasantville recorded 207 property crimes, amounting to 1005 per 100,000 residents, which was lower than the average by 48.6%.

What Do the Locals Say About Crime in Pleasantville?

AreaVibes conducted surveys inquiring about the safety perception of Pleasantville residents. Out of the respondents (26 in total), 19% expressed a strong sense of security, believing that crime rates in Pleasantville were low, and they felt comfortable walking alone at night. Conversely, 81% held a contrasting viewpoint, expressing concerns about safety in the area and feeling uncomfortable walking alone during the nighttime hours.

Is Pleasantville a Safe Place to Live?

Before you decide to relocate, it’s always good to ask yourself “Is Pleasantville a safe place to live?” Although the answer might not be that simple, as some areas are safer than others, getting a good feel for the overall rate of crime can definitely be helpful. Overall, the Pleasantville crime rate is 47% lower than the national average. If we break that down daily, that translates into 0.69 crimes per day - 0.12 violent crimes and 0.57 property crimes.

Has Crime in Pleasantville Increased Since Last Year?

Year-over-year crime data allows us to analyze short-term trends in crime activity. By comparing crime rates from one year to the next, we can identify patterns and shifts in Pleasantville crime rates. This information can be invaluable for residents looking to make informed decisions on where to live. When comparing the most recent year to the previous year, total crime in Pleasantville has decreased by 14% year over year. Violent crime has increased by 66.7% and property crime has decreased by 22.2%.

Potential Causes for Crime in Pleasantville

The economic well-being of a city's residents plays a significant role in crime rates. High poverty rates and income inequality can lead to increased crime stats as individuals may resort to illegal activities to meet their basic needs. While lower rates could lead to a lower Pleasantville crime rate. The poverty level in Pleasantville is 21.5%, while the national average is 15.1%.

In Pleasantville, the cost of living is 2.13% lower than the national average. A high cost of living can induce economic stress for locals, especially those with limited financial resources. When people grapple with soaring housing expenses, utility bills, healthcare costs, and other essential necessities, they may be driven towards criminal activities, including theft or fraud, as a means of financial survival. Conversely, cities boasting a lower cost of living may mitigate economic pressures and potentially result in reduced crime rates.

In cities grappling with housing affordability challenges, crime can emerge as a prominent issue. Certain individuals and families may find themselves needing to reside in cramped or subpar housing conditions, elevating stress levels and potentially fueling domestic conflicts and associated criminal incidents. Pleasantville has a median home price of $128,900, deviating from the national average of $184,700. Large disparities in housing costs can significantly impact the well-being of residents and the prevalence of crime within the community.

Pleasantville crime map

The Pleasantville crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Pleasantville as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Pleasantville crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Pleasantville crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Pleasantville crime rates are 47% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Pleasantville are 41% lower than the national average
In Pleasantville you have a 1 in 82 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Pleasantville is safer than 54% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Pleasantville has decreased by 16%

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Daily Crime In Pleasantville (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Pleasantville on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of New Jersey and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Pleasantville (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to New Jersey, are 1.32 times less than the state average and 1.90 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Pleasantville on a daily basis are 1.08 times more than than New Jersey average and 1.69 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Pleasantville are 1.41 times less than the daily state average and 1.95 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Pleasantville (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Pleasantville in comparison to other New Jersey communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Pleasantville safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Pleasantville being safer than 29% of cities in New Jersey and 54% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking New Jersey cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Pleasantville. In conclusion, Pleasantville ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Pleasantville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Pleasantville is 1 in 458

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Pleasantville is 1 in 100

The chance of being a victim of crime in Pleasantville is 1 in 82

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Pleasantville, New Jersey? If you reside in Pleasantville, then there is a 1 in 458 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 100. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 82 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Pleasantville.

Year Over Year Crime In Pleasantville (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Pleasantville is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Pleasantville has increased by 63%, while the property crime rate in Pleasantville has decreased by 24% year over year. The number of total crimes in Pleasantville has decreased by 16% year over year.

Pleasantville police department

Item	Pleasantville	New Jersey	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	61	14,540	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.0	5.7	3.3

There are a total of 61 Pleasantville police officers. This results in 3.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 46.9% less than the New Jersey average and 7.7% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in New Jersey

State	Total offenders	New Jersey_/100K	National_/100K
New Jersey	4,539	54	266

There are a total of 4,539 sex offenders in New Jersey. This yields a total of 54 sex offenders in New Jersey per 100,000 residents which is 80% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Longport, NJ	803	0	341	341
Port Republic, NJ	1,127	68	473	541
Northfield, NJ	8,088	36	593	628
Estell Manor, NJ	1,682	87	606	693
Mays Landing, NJ	5,805	97	680	777
Linwood, NJ	6,719	29	777	806
Elwood, NJ	1,226	110	765	875
Pleasantville, NJ	20,226	218	1,005	1,223

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ozark, MO	20,216	107	1,296	1,403
Lomita, CA	20,212	465	1,657	2,122
Columbia Heights, MN	20,247	410	2,196	2,606
Rosamond, CA	20,255	730	3,422	4,152
American Canyon, CA	20,256	350	1,817	2,167
Pleasantville, NJ	20,226	218	1,005	1,223

Source: The Pleasantville, NJ crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.