Cumberland County, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cumberland County in NJ is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 11,854 violent crimes and 15,385 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 173.0 per 100k residents, which is 62.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 285.7 per 100k, 74.6% 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 FAnnual Rate173.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11,854 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents705 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,703 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate285.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents15,385 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate60.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,424 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate214.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,215 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 173.0 | F | 11854 | 106.2 | +62.9% |
| Property Crime | 285.7 | F | 15385 | 163.6 | +74.6% |
| Homicide | 0.7 | D | 43 | 0.5 | +23.4% |
| Rape | 5.7 | F | 261 | 3.5 | +60.5% |
| Robbery | 8.9 | D | 705 | 5.8 | +53.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.2 | C | 1703 | 22.3 | +13.1% |
| Burglary | 60.2 | F | 2424 | 24.0 | +150.5% |
| Larceny | 214.5 | F | 12215 | 116.4 | +84.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.0 | A | 672 | 22.2 | -54.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
Bridgeton Police Department
Bridgeton, NJ
Millville Police Department
Millville, NJ
Vineland Police Department
Vineland, NJ