Camden County, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Camden County in NJ is served by 40 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 36,278 violent crimes and 49,799 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.1 per 100k residents, which is 39.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 230.2 per 100k, 40.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate64.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36,278 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents457 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,164 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,291 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate230.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents49,799 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,989 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate178.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents38,557 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,974 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime64.1A36278106.2-39.6%
Property Crime230.2D49799163.6+40.7%
Homicide0.1A1500.5-78.5%
Rape0.3A4573.5-91.2%
Robbery1.9A21645.8-68.2%
Aggravated Assault17.1B629122.3-23.2%
Burglary28.2C598924.0+17.5%
Larceny178.4D38557116.4+53.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft23.4C497422.2+5.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Camden County Sheriff's Office

Audubon Police Department

Audubon, NJ

Audubon Park Police Department

Audubon Park, NJ

Barrington Police Department

Barrington, NJ

Bellmawr Police Department

Bellmawr, NJ

Berlin Police Department

Berlin, NJ

Berlin Township Police Department

Berlin Township, NJ

Brooklawn Police Department

Brooklawn, NJ

Camden County Police Department

Chesilhurst Police Department

Chesilhurst, NJ

Clementon Police Department

Clementon, NJ

Collingswood Police Department

Collingswood, NJ

Cherry Hill Township Police Department

Cherry Hill Township, NJ

Gibbsboro Police Department

Gibbsboro, NJ

Gloucester City Police Department

Gloucester City, NJ

Gloucester Township Police Department

Gloucester Township, NJ

Haddon Township Police Department

Haddon Township, NJ

Haddonfield Police Department

Haddonfield, NJ

Haddon Heights Police Department

Haddon Heights, NJ

Hi-Nella Police Department

Hi-Nella, NJ

Laurel Springs Police Department

Laurel Springs, NJ

Lawnside Police Department

Lawnside, NJ

Lindenwold Police Department

Lindenwold, NJ

Magnolia Police Department

Magnolia, NJ

Merchantville Police Department

Merchantville, NJ

Mount Ephraim Police Department

Mount Ephraim, NJ

Oaklyn Police Department

Oaklyn, NJ

Pennsauken Township Police Department

Pennsauken Township, NJ

Pine Hill Police Department

Pine Hill, NJ

Pine Valley Police Department

Pine Valley, NJ

Runnemede Police Department

Runnemede, NJ

Somerdale Police Department

Somerdale, NJ

Stratford Police Department

Stratford, NJ

Tavistock Police Department

Tavistock, NJ

Voorhees Township Police Department

Voorhees Township, NJ

Waterford Township Police Department

Waterford Township, NJ

Winslow Township Police Department

Winslow Township, NJ

Woodlynne Police Department

Woodlynne, NJ

Prosecutor: Camden County

State Police: Camden County