Salem County, NJ Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Salem County in NJ is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,028 violent crimes and 3,650 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 70.9 per 100k residents, which is -33.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 83.0 per 100k, -49.3% 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 B

Annual Rate70.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents3,028 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade B

Annual Rate2.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate6.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents572 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A

Annual Rate83.0 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents3,650 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A

Annual Rate2.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents598 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A

Annual Rate71.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents2,720 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Annual Rate8.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	70.9	B	3028	106.2	-33.2%
Property Crime	83.0	A	3650	163.6	-49.3%
Homicide	0.0	A	31	0.5	-100.0%
Rape	2.3	B	89	3.5	-33.8%
Robbery	0.0	A	163	5.8	-100.0%
Aggravated Assault	6.6	A	572	22.3	-70.4%
Burglary	2.3	A	598	24.0	-90.3%
Larceny	71.9	A	2720	116.4	-38.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft	8.8	A	298	22.2	-60.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

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