07078 Zip Code, Short Hills

Crime Rate & Statistics

A+

One of the safest zip codes — significantly below-average crime

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Short Hills

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Low
Low 7 / 300 High
Violent Crime 37
63% below national avg
Property Crime 48
52% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
safer than other
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Is 07078 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is extremely safe. Zip code 07078 in Short Hills, NJ has a safety grade of A+. The overall crime index is 7, which is 93% below the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Short Hills.

Looking at specific crime types, robbery is the most elevated concern (index: 95, 5% below average), while murder is the lowest risk (index: 9).

Highest Risk
Robbery · Index 95 (5% below avg)
Lowest Risk
Murder · Index 9 (91% below avg)

07078 Crime Breakdown

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

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
9 -91% Low
Assault
13 -87% Low
Robbery
95 -5% Average
Rape
32 -68% Low
Property Crime
Burglary
18 -82% Low
Larceny / Theft
52 -48% Low
Vehicle Theft
73 -27% Low

07078 Crime Map

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07078 Demographics & Context

Population
13,763
Median Income
$275,081
Home Value
$1,744,449
Median Age
41
Pop. Density
1,798/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 36.4%
Graduate Degree 50.6%

Housing

87%
13%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 74.1%
Black 1.4%
Hispanic 3.3%
Asian 20.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 07078, Short Hills?

Zip code 07078 in Short Hills, NJ has a crime safety grade of A+ as of 2026. The overall crime index is 7, which is 93% below the national average. Zip code 07078 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Short Hills.

Is Zip code 07078 a safe neighborhood in Short Hills?

Zip code 07078 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Short Hills, earning a crime grade of A+. The highest concern is Robbery (index: 95), while Murder is the lowest risk (index: 9). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Short Hills.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 07078?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 07078 is Robbery, with a crime index of 95 (5% 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 07078?

Zip code 07078 has a population of approximately 13,763. The median household income is $275,081. The median home value is $1,744,449. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 07078 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 07078's overall crime rate is 93% below the national average (index 7 vs 100). Within Short Hills, 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.