Camden, NJ County has long struggled with high crime rates, particularly when it comes to violent crime. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Camden is 15.7, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this does not paint the full picture as property crime in Camden is still a major issue, with a rate of 35.9 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Camden, NJ County not only have to worry about their safety but also the security of their belongings. This high crime rate is a result of various factors such as poverty, drug activity, and a lack of economic opportunities. Efforts have been made to combat crime in the area, but there is still a long way to go to make Camden, NJ County a safer place for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Camden County violent crime is 15.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Camden County property crime is 35.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Camden, New Jersey does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Newark, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Newark, New Jersey. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.