Atlantic County, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Atlantic County in NJ is served by 20 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,949 violent crimes and 28,080 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.0 per 100k residents, which is 16.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 147.0 per 100k, 10.2% below 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 BHomicide
Grade ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.0 | B | 15949 | 106.2 | -16.2% |
| Property Crime | 147.0 | B | 28080 | 163.6 | -10.2% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 66 | 0.5 | -78.3% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 339 | 3.5 | -64.0% |
| Robbery | 4.0 | B | 1122 | 5.8 | -30.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.2 | A | 2466 | 22.3 | -36.1% |
| Burglary | 21.1 | B | 4402 | 24.0 | -12.0% |
| Larceny | 113.0 | C | 21797 | 116.4 | -2.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.8 | A | 1805 | 22.2 | -42.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Atlantic County Sheriff's Office
Absecon Police Department
Absecon, NJ
Atlantic City Police Department
Atlantic City, NJ
Brigantine Police Department
Brigantine, NJ
Buena Police Department
Buena, NJ
Egg Harbor City Police Department
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Egg Harbor Township Police Department
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Galloway Township Police Department
Galloway Township, NJ
Hamilton Township, Atlantic County Police Department
Hammonton Police Department
Hammonton, NJ
Linwood Police Department
Linwood, NJ
Longport Police Department
Longport, NJ
Margate City Police Department
Margate City, NJ
Mullica Township Police Department
Mullica Township, NJ
Northfield Police Department
Northfield, NJ
Pleasantville Police Department
Pleasantville, NJ
Somers Point Police Department
Somers Point, NJ
Ventnor City Police Department
Ventnor City, NJ