Gloucester City, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Gloucester City Police Department serves the city of Gloucester City, NJ in Camden County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 304 violent crimes and 1,292 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.4 per 100k residents, which is 83.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 208.7 per 100k, 27.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents304 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate208.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,292 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate182.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,110 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime17.4A304106.2-83.6%
Property Crime208.7D1292163.6+27.6%
Aggravated Assault8.7A7922.3-60.9%
Burglary26.1C14824.0+8.6%
Larceny182.6D1110116.4+56.9%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 3
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Brooklawn 1 miles
F 331.1
F 1103.8
Violent: 1804.1% higher
Property: 428.9% higher
Mount Ephraim 2 miles
A 21.5
D 236.6
Violent: 23.7% higher
Property: 13.4% higher
Westville 2 miles
B 92.2
D 253.6
Violent: 430.2% higher
Property: 21.5% higher
Audubon 2 miles
A 22.9
F 389.9
Violent: 31.9% higher
Property: 86.8% higher
Audubon Park 2 miles
N/A 0.0
A 101.7
Violent: N/A
Property: 51.3% lower