Gloucester County, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Gloucester County in NJ is served by 21 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,609 violent crimes and 15,603 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.6 per 100k residents, which is -28.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.2 per 100k, -33.9% 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 Rate75.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents7,609 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade B

Annual Rate0.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 0.5 per 100k

Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A

Annual Rate0.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A

Annual Rate2.1 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate7.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents844 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B

Annual Rate108.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents15,603 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B

Annual Rate16.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents2,119 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B

Annual Rate80.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents12,563 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Annual Rate11.1 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents878 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	75.6	B	7609	106.2	-28.9%
Property Crime	108.2	B	15603	163.6	-33.9%
Homicide	0.5	B	20	0.5	-11.8%
Rape	0.3	A	106	3.5	-90.2%
Robbery	2.1	A	277	5.8	-64.5%
Aggravated Assault	7.8	A	844	22.3	-64.8%
Burglary	16.5	B	2119	24.0	-31.2%
Larceny	80.5	B	12563	116.4	-30.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft	11.1	A	878	22.2	-49.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

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

Glassboro Police Department

Glassboro, NJ

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

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