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 AAnnual Rate64.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents36,278 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents457 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents2,164 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents6,291 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate230.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents49,799 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,989 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate178.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents38,557 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,974 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.1 | A | 36278 | 106.2 | -39.6% |
| Property Crime | 230.2 | D | 49799 | 163.6 | +40.7% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 150 | 0.5 | -78.5% |
| Rape | 0.3 | A | 457 | 3.5 | -91.2% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 2164 | 5.8 | -68.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.1 | B | 6291 | 22.3 | -23.2% |
| Burglary | 28.2 | C | 5989 | 24.0 | +17.5% |
| Larceny | 178.4 | D | 38557 | 116.4 | +53.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 23.4 | C | 4974 | 22.2 | +5.7% |