Salem County, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Salem County in NJ is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,376 violent crimes and 4,072 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.0 per 100k residents, which is 36.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.9 per 100k, 51.1% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.0 | A | 3376 | 106.2 | -36.9% |
| Property Crime | 79.9 | A | 4072 | 163.6 | -51.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 31 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 104 | 3.5 | -41.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 176 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.9 | A | 590 | 22.3 | -73.7% |
| Burglary | 3.8 | A | 719 | 24.0 | -84.0% |
| Larceny | 67.0 | A | 2982 | 116.4 | -42.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.1 | A | 335 | 22.2 | -58.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Salem County Sheriff's Office
Elmer Police Department
Elmer, NJ
Elsinboro Township Police Department
Elsinboro Township, NJ
Lower Alloways Creek Township Police Department
Lower Alloways Creek Township, NJ
Pennsville Township Police Department
Pennsville Township, NJ
Penns Grove Police Department
Penns Grove, NJ
Salem Police Department
Salem, NJ
Carney's Point Township Police Department
Carney'S Point Township, NJ
Woodstown Police Department
Woodstown, NJ