Atlantic County, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Atlantic County in NJ is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,563 violent crimes and 24,496 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.6 per 100k residents, which is -12.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 138.0 per 100k, -15.6% 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 Rate92.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents14,563 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A

Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents

National Avg: 0.5 per 100k

Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A

Annual Rate0.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents318 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B

Annual Rate3.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents1,065 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B

Annual Rate15.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents2,336 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B

Annual Rate138.0 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents24,496 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C

Annual Rate21.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents4,097 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B

Annual Rate102.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents18,662 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Annual Rate13.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents1,670 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	92.6	B	14563	106.2	-12.9%
Property Crime	138.0	B	24496	163.6	-15.6%
Homicide	0.1	A	64	0.5	-75.6%
Rape	0.8	A	318	3.5	-77.7%
Robbery	3.9	B	1065	5.8	-33.4%
Aggravated Assault	15.8	B	2336	22.3	-29.1%
Burglary	21.9	C	4097	24.0	-9.0%
Larceny	102.6	B	18662	116.4	-11.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft	13.6	A	1670	22.2	-38.9%

Crime Trends

Agencies

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

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