Atlantic City, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Atlantic City Police Department serves the city of Atlantic City, NJ in Atlantic County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 7,356 violent crimes and 10,150 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 429.8 per 100k residents, which is 304.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 460.8 per 100k, 181.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate429.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,356 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate38.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents843 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate103.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,333 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate460.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,150 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate59.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,666 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate365.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,619 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate36.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents844 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime429.8F7356106.2+304.6%
Property Crime460.8F10150163.6+181.7%
Rape7.8F2113.5+119.7%
Robbery38.8F8435.8+567.4%
Aggravated Assault103.6F133322.3+365.3%
Burglary59.5F166624.0+147.8%
Larceny365.1F7619116.4+213.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft36.3F84422.2+63.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Male 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Ventnor City 2 miles
C 97.1
D 204.9
Violent: 77.4% lower
Property: 55.5% lower
Brigantine 5 miles
A 39.2
A 52.3
Violent: 90.9% lower
Property: 88.7% lower
Northfield 6 miles
A 11.8
C 153.6
Violent: 97.3% lower
Property: 66.7% lower
Absecon 6 miles
F 185.3
C 152.6
Violent: 56.9% lower
Property: 66.9% lower
Linwood 7 miles
A 14.3
D 258.2
Violent: 96.7% lower
Property: 44.0% lower