07866 Zip Code, Rockaway

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Rockaway

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Low
Low 66 / 300 High
Violent Crime 62
38% below national avg
Property Crime 77
23% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
safer than other
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Is 07866 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 07866 in Rockaway, NJ has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 66, which is 34% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Rockaway.

Looking at specific crime types, larceny / theft is the most elevated concern (index: 78, 22% below average), while robbery is the lowest risk (index: 49).

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · Index 78 (22% below avg)
Lowest Risk
Robbery · Index 49 (51% below avg)

07866 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Rockaway city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
77 -23% Low
Assault
62 -38% Low
Robbery
49 -51% Low
Rape
61 -39% Low
Property Crime
Burglary
76 -24% Low
Larceny / Theft
78 -22% Low
Vehicle Theft
78 -22% Low

07866 Crime Map

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07866 Demographics & Context

Population
20,002
Median Income
$141,675
Home Value
$435,316
Median Age
42
Pop. Density
886/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 28.8%
Graduate Degree 15.7%

Housing

82%
18%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 81.4%
Black 3%
Hispanic 13.3%
Asian 9.6%
07866 Crime Map
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Rockaway Crime Statistics
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 07866, Rockaway?

Zip code 07866 in Rockaway, NJ has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 66, which is 34% below the national average. Zip code 07866 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Rockaway.

Is Zip code 07866 a safe neighborhood in Rockaway?

Zip code 07866 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Rockaway, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Larceny / Theft (index: 78), while Robbery is the lowest risk (index: 49). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Rockaway.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 07866?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 07866 is Larceny / Theft, with a crime index of 78 (22% below the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 07866?

Zip code 07866 has a population of approximately 20,002. The median household income is $141,675. The median home value is $435,316. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 07866 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 07866's overall crime rate is 34% below the national average (index 66 vs 100). Within Rockaway, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.