Freehold, NJ Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Freehold, NJ

Is Freehold, NJ safe to live in?

By the numbers, Freehold ranks as a very safe community. Every one of the four neighborhoods analyzed on our crime map earned a Grade A or A+, meaning 100% of Freehold neighborhoods fall into the safest tier. For context, the national average sees far fewer communities where every neighborhood clears that threshold. Orchard Hill, Sandy Brook Estates, and Stonehurst West each earned an A+ — the highest possible rating — while Stonehurst East holds a solid Grade A. With a poverty rate of just 3.7% and an unemployment rate of 3.7%, the socioeconomic indicators that typically correlate with elevated crime are well below national averages, reinforcing what the grade data shows.

What is the crime rate in Freehold, NJ?

Freehold's overall crime profile earns a C- grade at the city-wide level when benchmarked against national and state comparisons, but that figure is heavily influenced by regional context rather than neighborhood-level conditions. At the neighborhood level, the picture is strikingly positive: all four analyzed neighborhoods — Orchard Hill, Sandy Brook Estates, Stonehurst West, and Stonehurst East — score in the A range, with three of the four earning an A+. This means that regardless of which part of Freehold you are in, you are statistically in one of the safer communities in the region. The combined A+B (safe) rate across Freehold neighborhoods is 100%, with 0% of neighborhoods falling into C, D, or F categories.

Which neighborhoods in Freehold have the lowest crime?

The data points to four standout neighborhoods, all earning top marks:

• Orchard Hill — Grade A+: A smaller enclave of roughly 257 residents with a median household income of $167,225. Its compact size and affluent demographics contribute to an exceptionally low crime profile.
• Sandy Brook Estates — Grade A+: Home to approximately 304 residents and the highest median income of the group at $173,067. Sandy Brook Estates consistently ranks among the safest micro-communities in the Freehold area.
• Stonehurst West — Grade A+: The largest of the A+ neighborhoods with a population of 3,066 and a median income of $172,624. The fact that a neighborhood of this size maintains an A+ grade is particularly notable.
• Stonehurst East — Grade A: The most populous analyzed neighborhood at 3,714 residents and a median income of $121,861. Even as the relative higher-crime area of the four, it still earns a Grade A — well within the safe tier.

Taken together, 75% of analyzed neighborhoods earned an A+ and the remaining 25% earned an A, leaving no neighborhoods in any lower grade band.

Is Freehold, NJ a good place to buy a home?

The safety data makes a compelling case. With a median home value of $436,688 and a median household income of $115,210, Freehold sits in a financially stable bracket. The unemployment rate of 3.7% and a poverty rate of just 3.7% — both low by New Jersey standards — indicate a resilient local economy. Median rent of $1,856 reflects strong rental demand, which can be a positive signal for property investors. From a crime perspective, the fact that 100% of neighborhoods score Grade A or better means buyers are unlikely to encounter a high-crime pocket regardless of where within Freehold they purchase. Neighborhoods like Stonehurst West (3,066 residents, A+ grade) offer the rare combination of scale, community infrastructure, and top-tier safety ratings.

How does Freehold compare to other New Jersey towns for safety?

Freehold's neighborhood-level performance is exceptional: a 100% Grade A neighborhood rate is uncommon among New Jersey municipalities of comparable size (population 34,814, density 347 per sq mi). While the city-wide composite earns a C- — reflecting how Freehold compares against broader national benchmarks that include lower-crime rural areas — the neighborhood breakdown tells a more nuanced story. No neighborhood in Freehold scores below an A, which places it ahead of many similarly sized New Jersey towns where D- or F-rated pockets are common. For families and professionals evaluating relocation options in Monmouth County, the combination of high incomes, low poverty, and uniformly high neighborhood safety grades makes Freehold a strong contender.

What types of crime should residents in Freehold be aware of?

While Freehold's neighborhood grades are uniformly strong — A+ across Orchard Hill, Sandy Brook Estates, and Stonehurst West, and Grade A in Stonehurst East — no community is entirely free of criminal activity. Property crimes such as vehicle theft and opportunistic theft tend to be the most common incident types in suburban New Jersey communities with Freehold's density profile (347 residents per square mile). Violent crime rates in A and A+ graded neighborhoods are statistically very low. Residents in Stonehurst East, which holds the relatively lower Grade A among the four neighborhoods, may want to stay engaged with local police updates, though its rating still reflects a safe environment by any objective measure. Standard precautions — securing vehicles, using home security systems, and participating in neighborhood watch programs — remain best practices regardless of grade.