Gloucester County, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Gloucester County in NJ is served by 27 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 10,262 violent crimes and 19,838 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.2 per 100k residents, which is 32.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 105.4 per 100k, 35.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 B
Annual Rate72.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents10,262 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade B
Annual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents337 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,152 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate105.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents19,838 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,663 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate78.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,006 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,118 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime72.2B10262106.2-32.0%
Property Crime105.4A19838163.6-35.6%
Homicide0.4B260.5-22.8%
Rape0.3A1183.5-91.5%
Robbery2.1A3375.8-63.2%
Aggravated Assault6.9A115222.3-68.8%
Burglary16.4B266324.0-31.8%
Larceny78.3B16006116.4-32.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.7A111822.2-51.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Gloucester County Sheriff's Office

Clayton Police Department

Clayton, NJ

Deptford Township Police Department

Deptford Township, NJ

East Greenwich Township Police Department

East Greenwich Township, NJ

Elk Township Police Department

Elk Township, NJ

Franklin Township, Gloucester County Police Department

Glassboro Police Department

Glassboro, NJ

Greenwich Township, Gloucester County Police Department

Harrison Township Police Department

Harrison Township, NJ

Logan Township Police Department

Logan Township, NJ

Mantua Township Police Department

Mantua Township, NJ

Monroe Township Police Department

Monroe Township, NJ

National Park Police Department

National Park, NJ

Newfield Police Department

Newfield, NJ

Paulsboro Police Department

Paulsboro, NJ

Pitman Police Department

Pitman, NJ

South Harrison Township Police Department

South Harrison Township, NJ

Swedesboro Police Department

Swedesboro, NJ

Washington Township, Gloucester County Police Department

Wenonah Police Department

Wenonah, NJ

West Deptford Township Police Department

West Deptford Township, NJ

Westville Police Department

Westville, NJ

Woodbury Police Department

Woodbury, NJ

Woodbury Heights Police Department

Woodbury Heights, NJ

Woolwich Township Police Department

Woolwich Township, NJ

Prosecutor: Gloucester County

State Police: Gloucester County