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 FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 429.8 | F | 7356 | 106.2 | +304.6% |
Property Crime | 460.8 | F | 10150 | 163.6 | +181.7% |
Rape | 7.8 | F | 211 | 3.5 | +119.7% |
Robbery | 38.8 | F | 843 | 5.8 | +567.4% |
Aggravated Assault | 103.6 | F | 1333 | 22.3 | +365.3% |
Burglary | 59.5 | F | 1666 | 24.0 | +147.8% |
Larceny | 365.1 | F | 7619 | 116.4 | +213.7% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.3 | F | 844 | 22.2 | +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 |