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 B
Annual Rate89.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,949 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A
Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents339 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,122 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,466 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate147.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents28,080 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,402 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate113.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents21,797 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,805 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime89.0B15949106.2-16.2%
Property Crime147.0B28080163.6-10.2%
Homicide0.1A660.5-78.3%
Rape1.3A3393.5-64.0%
Robbery4.0B11225.8-30.9%
Aggravated Assault14.2A246622.3-36.1%
Burglary21.1B440224.0-12.0%
Larceny113.0C21797116.4-2.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.8A180522.2-42.2%

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

Prosecutor: Atlantic County

State Police: Atlantic County