Neighborhood Crime Report
Forest Hill
Newark, NJ
B-
Crime Score
Average crime
Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault
116
16% above avg
Robbery
150
50% above avg
Burglary
87
13% below avg
Larceny/Theft
141
41% above avg
Vehicle Theft
149
49% above avg
Demographics
$350,313
Average Home
$41,889
Average Income
17,056
Population
39.0
Average Age
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Forest Hill Details
Forest Hill, Newark Crime Information
Newark, NJ neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics
B-
Forest Hill
Newark, NJ
Crime Score: B- – Average crime
Updated today at 5:26pm
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17,056
Population
$41,889
Median Income
$350,313
Median Home Value
39.0
Median Age
Crime Statistics
Assault
116
Robbery
150
Burglary
87
Larceny/Theft
141
Vehicle Theft
149
Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.
Housing & Real Estate
$350,313
Median Home Value
Housing Breakdown
Owner Occupied
22.5%
Renter Occupied
77.6%
Cost of Living
↓
17% lower than national average
🏠 Housing
-13%
🛒 Food & Groceries
-16%
🚗 Transportation
-18%
🏥 Healthcare
-21%
💡 Utilities
-11%
Demographics
Education Level
32.6%
High School+
14.0%
Bachelor's+
6.9%
Graduate
Population by Ethnicity
White
33.6%
Black/African American
21.4%
Hispanic/Latino
71.5%
Asian
2.4%
Weather & Climate
Winter (Jan)
39° / 23°F
Summer (Jul)
85° / 65°F
🌧️
48.2"
Annual Rain
❄️
27.0"
Annual Snow
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About Forest Hill
Forest Hill is a neighborhood located in Newark, NJ. With a crime score of B-, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.
The neighborhood has a population of approximately 17,056 residents with a median household income of $41,889.
Safety Tips
- Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
- Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
- Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
- Report suspicious activity to local authorities