Cape May, NJ County has a lower than average rate of violent crime at 12.7 compared to the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the rate of property crime is below average in Cape May County with an incidence rate of 43 compared to the US average of 35.4. This suggests that Cape May is a relatively safe area when it comes to both violent and property crimes. Despite this, residents should still remain vigilant and take appropriate precautions to keep themselves and their property safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Cape May County violent crime is 12.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Cape May County property crime is 43.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Cape May, New Jersey does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Vineland, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Vineland, New Jersey. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.