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 |