Section Two
STATE
SUMMARY & OFFENSE
ANALYSIS
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24 Hour Crime Cycle in New Jersey — 2006
1
Murder
4
Arsons
37
Robberies
68
Vehicle
Thefts
43
Aggravated
Assaults
372
Larcenies
10
3
Rapes
108
Burglaries
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NEW JERSEY CRIME CLOCK — 2006
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CRIME INDEX FOR THE STATE - 2006
RATE PER
1,000
INHABITANTS
PERCENT
DISTRIBUTION
NUMBER
OF
OFFENSES
CLEARED
PERCENT
OF
OFFENSES
CLEARED
427
*
0.2
262
61.4
1,200
0.1
0.5
510
42.5
1,121
0.1
0.5
472
42.1
79
*
*
38
48.1
ROBBERY
13,354
1.5
5.8
3,417
25.6
Firearm
4,315
0.5
1.9
768
17.8
Knife or Cutting Instrument
1,322
0.2
0.6
359
27.2
955
0.1
0.4
240
25.1
6,762
0.8
2.9
2,050
30.3
15,562
1.8
6.8
8,461
54.4
Firearm
2,605
0.3
1.1
769
29.5
Knife or Cutting Instrument
3,418
0.4
1.5
1,805
52.8
Other Dangerous Weapon
4,711
0.5
2.0
2,384
50.6
Strong Arm (Hands, Fists, etc.)
4,828
0.6
2.1
3,503
72.6
39,377
4.5
17.1
5,534
14.1
Forcible Entry
23,163
2.7
10.1
3,395
14.7
Unlawful Entry - No Force
11,946
1.4
5.2
1,708
14.3
Attempted Forcible Entry
4,268
0.5
1.9
431
10.1
135,764
15.6
58.9
24,358
17.9
24,746
2.8
10.7
1,395
5.6
21,967
2.5
9.5
1,177
5.4
Trucks and Buses
1,299
0.1
0.6
120
9.2
Other Vehicles
1,480
0.2
0.6
98
6.6
230,430
26.4
100.0
43,937
19.1
30,543
3.5
13.3
12,650
41.4
199,887
22.9
86.7
31,287
15.7
OFFENSES
NUMBER OF
INDEX
OFFENSES
MURDER
RAPE
Rape
Attempted Rape
Other Dangerous Weapon
Strong Arm (Hands, Fists, etc.)
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
BURGLARY
LARCENY - THEFT
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Automobiles
TOTAL CRIME INDEX
VIOLENT CRIME
NONVIOLENT CRIME
* Not calculated due to small volume.
Percent distribution may not total 100.0 due to rounding.
Breakdowns may not equal totals due to rounding.
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CRIME TRENDS—NUMBER—RATE—CLEARANCES
2005/2006—PERCENT CHANGES
INDEX OFFENSES
NUMBER OF
OFFENSES
RATE PER
1,000
INHABITANTS
NUMBER OF
OFFENSES
CLEARED
PERCENT OF
OFFENSES
CLEARED
MURDER
2005
2006
Percent Change
418
427
2
*
*
&
237
262
11
56.7
61.4
8
RAPE
2005
2006
Percent Change
1,204
1,200

0.1
0.1
0
569
510
-10
47.3
42.5
-10
ROBBERY
2005
2006
Percent Change
13,209
13,354
1
1.5
1.5
0
3,332
3,417
3
25.2
25.6
2
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
2005
2006
Percent Change
16,073
15,562
-3
1.8
1.8
0
9,151
8,461
-8
56.9
54.4
-4
BURGLARY
2005
2006
Percent Change
38,910
39,377
1
4.5
4.5
0
5,431
5,534
2
14.0
14.1
1
LARCENY - THEFT
2005
2006
Percent Change
136,776
135,764
-1
15.7
15.6
-1
24,993
24,358
-3
18.3
17.9
-2
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
2005
2006
Percent Change
27,678
24,746
-11
3.2
2.8
-13
1,456
1,395
-4
5.3
5.6
6
TOTAL CRIME INDEX
2005
2006
Percent Change
234,268
230,430
-2
26.9
26.4
-2
45,169
43,937
-3
19.3
19.1
-1
VIOLENT CRIME
2005
2006
Percent Change
30,904
30,543
-1
3.6
3.5
-3
13,289
12,650
-5
43.0
41.4
-4
2005
2006
Percent Change
" Percent change less than one-half of one percent.
& Percent change not calculated due to small volume.
* Not calculated due to small volume.
203,364
199,887
-2
23.4
22.9
-2
31,880
31,287
-2
15.7
15.7
0
NONVIOLENT CRIME
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Index Offenses Cleared
Adult and Juvenile Distribution — 2006
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TYPE AND VALUE OF PROPERTY STOLEN AND RECOVERED
2005/2006
TYPE OF PROPERTY
VALUE OF
PROPERTY
STOLEN
YEAR
VALUE OF
PROPERTY
RECOVERED
PERCENT OF
VALUE
RECOVERED
PERCENT
DISTRIBUTION
OF PROPERTY
STOLEN
2005
2006
Percent Change
2005
2006
Percent Change
$47,775,545
$39,506,127
-17
$41,205,911
$41,094,710
*
$1,536,394
$1,405,335
-9
$1,954,050
$1,371,694
-30
3.2
3.6
13
4.7
3.3
-30
10.2
9.4
-8
8.8
9.8
11
Furs
2005
2006
Percent Change
$383,521
$436,742
14
$1,853
$1,913
3
0.5
0.4
-20
0.1
0.1
0
Clothing
2005
2006
Percent Change
$7,563,841
$6,054,387
-20
$1,350,688
$1,320,997
-2
17.9
21.8
22
1.6
1.4
-13
Motor Vehicles
2005
2006
Percent Change
$238,396,080
$223,230,693
-6
$149,146,482
$130,736,540
-12
62.6
58.6
-6
50.9
53.1
4
Miscellaneous
2005
2006
Percent Change
$132,766,981
$110,431,974
-17
$8,863,969
$7,950,606
-10
6.7
7.2
7
28.4
26.2
-8
2005
$468,091,879
2006
$420,754,633
TOTAL PROPERTY
Percent Change
-10
Percent distribution may not total 100.0 due to rounding.
* Percent change less than one-half of one percent.
$162,853,436
$142,787,085
-12
34.8
33.9
-3
100.0
100.0
-
Currency, Notes, etc.
Jewelry and Precious
Metals
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STATE OF NEW JERSEY
FIVE YEAR RECAPITULATION OF OFFENSES
2002 THROUGH 2006
OFFENSES
MURDER
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
341
406
392
418
427
1,348
1,283
1,328
1,204
1,200
1,235
1,162
1,202
1,089
1,121
113
121
126
115
79
ROBBERY
13,987
13,385
13,071
13,209
13,354
Firearm
4,605
4,355
4,259
4,397
4,315
Knife or Cutting Instrument
1,455
1,508
1,360
1,401
1,322
Other Dangerous Weapon
1,038
1,015
966
945
955
Strong Arm (Hands, Fists, etc.)
6,889
6,507
6,486
6,466
6,762
16,610
16,442
16,126
16,073
15,562
Firearm
2,452
2,573
2,366
2,433
2,605
Knife or Cutting Instrument
3,587
3,605
3,363
3,352
3,418
Other Dangerous Weapon
5,427
5,016
5,179
5,122
4,711
Strong Arm (Hands, Fists, etc.)
5,144
5,248
5,218
5,166
4,828
44,035
43,375
41,032
38,910
39,377
Forcible Entry
27,588
26,844
24,944
23,107
23,163
Unlawful Entry - No Force
11,418
11,523
11,676
11,447
11,946
Attempted Forcible Entry
5,029
5,008
4,412
4,356
4,268
148,918
142,603
140,181
136,776
135,764
Over $200
61,302
59,326
59,259
59,034
61,282
$50 - $200
42,336
39,451
38,914
38,057
37,515
Under $50
45,280
43,826
42,008
39,685
36,967
35,841
34,655
30,314
27,678
24,746
32,388
31,181
27,246
24,762
21,967
Trucks and Buses
1,678
1,635
1,354
1,425
1,299
Other Vehicles
1,775
1,839
1,714
1,491
1,480
261,080
252,149
242,444
234,268
230,430
31.0
29.4
28.1
26.9
26.4
32,286
31,516
30,917
30,904
30,543
228,794
220,633
211,527
203,364
199,887
RAPE
Rape
Attempted Rape
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
BURGLARY
LARCENY - THEFT
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Automobiles
TOTAL CRIME INDEX
CRIME RATE PER 1,000
VIOLENT CRIME
NONVIOLENT CRIME
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STATEWIDE CRIME SUMMARY - 2006
CRIME INDEX – VOLUME/RATE
•
There were 230,430 Index offenses in 2006, a 2 percent decrease compared to 2005.
•
The crime rate of the state is 26.4 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 2 percent compared to
2005.
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
•
July with 22,672 offenses reported, recorded the highest incidence of Crime Index offenses while February was the lowest
with 15,436 offenses.
•
The total value of property stolen amounted to $420.8 million in 2006, a decrease of 10 percent from 2005.
•
Value of property recovered was $142.8 million, resulting in a recovery rate of 34 percent.
•
Stolen motor vehicles accounted for 53 percent of stolen property and 92 percent of the recovered property value.
CRIME INDEX ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
•
A total of 47,015 persons were arrested for Index offenses, which represents a 1 percent increase compared to 2005.
•
Adult Index arrests decreased less than one-half of one percent and juvenile Index arrests increased 4 percent.
•
Crime Index arrests accounted for 11 percent of the total arrests in 2006.
•
Males accounted for 74 percent of the Crime Index arrests and females accounted for 26 percent.
•
Fifty-eight percent of the Index arrests were white, 40 percent were black and 2 percent were other races.
•
Hispanics accounted for 19 percent of the arrests for Index offenses.
•
Police cleared 19 percent of the Index offenses and juveniles accounted for 20 percent of those clearances.
VIOLENT CRIME SUMMARY
This category consists of the following Index offenses: Murder, Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault.
VOLUME/RATE/TREND
•
There were 30,543 violent crimes reported in 2006, a 1 percent decrease compared to the violent crimes reported in 2005.
•
Violent crimes accounted for 13 percent of the total Crime Index.
•
The violent crime rate decreased 3 percent to 3.5 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants.
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ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
•
The highest number of violent crimes were reported in July with 2,966 offenses while the lowest number was reported in
February with 2,123 offenses.
•
The value of property stolen as a result of violent crime was $10.6 million.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
•
There were 14,678 violent crime arrests, a decrease of less than one-half of one percent compared to 2005.
•
Violent crime arrests accounted for 31 percent of the Index arrests and 4 percent of the total arrests during the year.
•
Adult arrests for violent crime decreased 1 percent while juvenile arrests increased 4 percent.
•
Adults accounted for 76 percent of the violent crime arrests while the remaining 24 percent were juveniles.
•
Males were responsible for 83 percent and females for 17 percent of the violent crime arrests.
•
Fifty percent of those arrested were black, 48 percent were white and the balance were other races.
•
Hispanics accounted for 23 percent of the arrests for violent crimes.
•
Forty-one percent of all violent crimes were cleared and juveniles accounted for 21 percent of those clearances.
NONVIOLENT CRIME SUMMARY
This category consists of the following Index offenses: Burglary, Larceny-Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft.
VOLUME/RATE/TREND
•
There were 199,887 nonviolent crimes reported in 2006, a 2 percent decrease compared to the 203,364 reported in 2005.
•
Nonviolent crime accounted for 87 percent of the total Crime Index.
•
The nonviolent crime rate decreased 2 percent to 22.9 victims per 1,000 inhabitants in 2006.
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
•
The largest number of nonviolent crimes were reported in August with 19,767, while the lowest number was reported in
February with 13,313.
•
The total value of property stolen as a result of nonviolent crime amounted to $410.1 million.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
•
There were 32,337 nonviolent crime arrests, an increase of 1 percent when compared to 2005.
•
Nonviolent crime arrests accounted for 69 percent of the Index arrests and 8 percent of the total arrests during 2006.
•
Juveniles were responsible for 26 percent of the nonviolent crime arrests and adults 74 percent.
•
Adult nonviolent crime arrests increased less than one-half of one percent, and juvenile arrests increased 4 percent.
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Males represented 70 percent and females 30 percent of persons arrested for nonviolent crime.
•
Sixty-three percent of all persons arrested for nonviolent crimes were white, 35 percent were black and 2 percent were other
races.
•
Hispanics accounted for 17 percent of the arrests for nonviolent crimes.
•
Sixteen percent of all nonviolent crimes reported were cleared in 2006, and juveniles accounted for 20 percent of those
clearances.
TOTAL ARREST SUMMARY
•
There were 414,216 persons arrested in 2006, which represents a 3 percent increase compared to 2005.
•
The arrest rate for 2006 increased 3 percent to 47.5 persons arrested per every 1,000 inhabitants.
•
Adult arrests increased 3 percent to 351,866 and juvenile arrests increased 3 percent to 62,350 in 2006.
•
Adults accounted for 85 percent and juveniles 15 percent of the total state arrests.
•
Persons under 21 years of age accounted for 27 percent of all arrests.
•
Males accounted for 79 percent and females 21 percent of the total persons arrested during the year.
•
Fifty-eight percent of the total persons arrested in 2006 were white, 40 percent were black and the balance were other
races.
•
Hispanics accounted for 17 percent of the arrests.
POLICE OFFICERS KILLED AND ASSAULTED SUMMARY
•
In 2006, one police officer was feloniously killed in the line of duty.
•
In 2006, New Jersey reported 3,092 police officers assaulted in the line of duty.
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CRIME IN NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES AND
THE NORTHEAST REGION
•
Violent crime in New Jersey decreased 1 percent compared to the previous year, while the Northeast Region decreased less
than one-half of one percent overall. Violent crime in the United States increased by 1 percent overall.
•
Nonviolent crime in New Jersey decreased 2 percent, while the Northeast Region decreased 1 percent overall. Nonviolent
crime in the United States decreased 3 percent when compared to the 2005 figure.
INDIVIDUAL INDEX OFFENSES
Percent Change
2005/2006
New Jersey
United States
Northeastern StatesO
Murder
2
*
3
Rape
*
-2
-6
Robbery
1
6
2
Aggravated Assault
-3
-1
-1
Burglary
1
*
2
Larceny-Theft
-1
-4
-1
-11
-5
-7
Motor Vehicle Theft
O Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
* Percent change less than one-half of one percent.
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Definition
MURDER
Murder is defined as the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought. Any death due to a fight, argument,
quarrel, assault, or commission of a crime is included. This Index offense is counted by police on the basis of their investigation
without regard to findings of a court, jury or the decision of a prosecutor. Attempts to kill, are scored as aggravated assaults and
not as murder. Suicides, accidental deaths, negligent manslaughters, and justifiable homicides are not counted, nor reflected in the
murder classification.
VOLUME/RATE/TREND
•
There were 427 murders reported to law enforcement agencies of the state in 2006, a 2 percent increase compared to the
418 murders reported in 2005.
•
Murders accounted for two-tenths of one percent of the reported Index offenses, and 1 percent of the violent crime.
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
•
The age group of 20-29 accounted for 37 percent of all murder victims.
•
Firearms were used in 67 percent of the murders, knives or cutting instruments in 16 percent, blunt objects in 5 percent, and
physical force in 5 percent.
•
Thirty-one percent of the offenders were friends or acquaintances of the victim, while 10 percent were relatives, and 22
percent were strangers.
•
Felony murders accounted for 12 percent of all murder circumstances. Robbery was the motive in 86 percent of the 50
felony murders.
•
Seventy-five murders were recorded on Saturday for the high, while Wednesday was the lowest, with 47.
•
July recorded the highest number of murders (56), while February recorded the lowest (22).
•
Forty-eight percent of the murders occurred on highways or streets, 16 percent in multi-family or apartment dwellings, and
19 percent in single family dwellings.
•
Forty-two domestic violence murders were recorded in 2006.
•
The total value of property stolen because of murder amounted to $45,100.
•
Drug-related and/or gang related circumstances accounted for 11 percent (45) of all murders.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
•
A total of 318 persons were arrested for murder in 2006, a 12 percent increase compared to 2005.
•
Adult murder arrests increased 13 percent (from 255 to 288) while juvenile arrests remained unchanged at 30.
•
Sixty-eight percent of persons arrested for murder were black, 31 percent were white and 1percent were other races.
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•
Hispanics accounted for 22 percent of the arrests.
•
Sixty-one percent of the murders were cleared in 2006 (262 out of 427). Juveniles accounted for 8 percent of those cases
cleared.
•
Males accounted for 89 percent and females 11 percent of those arrested for murder.
Murder Scenario
Most frequent day
Most frequent month
Most frequent weapon
Most frequent location
Most frequent victim:
Age Group:
Sex
Race
Saturday
July
Handgun
Street/Highway
20-29
Male
Black
Most frequent offender:
Age Group: 25-29
Sex
Male
Race
Black
Percent of total arrests:
16
89
68
Percent of age group:
88
76
Percent of total victims:
37
81
66
MURDER BY DAY OF WEEK
Percent distribution may not add to 100 due to rounding.
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MURDER VICTIMS BY AGE, SEX AND RACE —2006
SEX
AGE
NUMBER
PERCENT
DISTRIBUTION
MALE
RACE
FEMALE
WHITE
BLACK
AMERICAN
INDIAN OR
ALASKAN
NATIVE
ASIAN OR
PACIFIC
ISLANDER
Under 1
8
1.9
5
3
5
3
-
-
1-4
2
0.5
1
1
1
1
-
-
5-9
3
0.7
2
1
2
1
-
-
10 - 14
6
1.4
5
1
4
2
-
-
15 - 19
61
14.3
51
10
12
49
-
-
20 - 24
80
18.7
72
8
17
63
-
-
25 - 29
80
18.7
69
11
22
58
-
-
30 - 34
55
12.9
53
2
11
44
-
-
35 - 39
40
9.4
27
13
13
27
-
-
40 - 44
33
7.7
19
14
19
14
-
-
45 - 49
15
3.5
12
3
10
5
-
-
50 - 54
12
2.8
7
5
8
4
-
-
55 - 59
11
2.6
10
1
5
5
-
1
60 - 64
9
2.1
6
3
6
3
-
-
65 - 69
2
0.5
1
1
1
-
1
-
70 - 74
3
0.7
3
-
1
2
-
-
75 and Over
7
1.6
1
6
6
-
-
1
427
-
344
83
143
281
1
2
19.4
33.5
65.8
0.2
0.5
Total For
New Jersey
Percent
100.0
80.6
Distribution
Percent distribution may not total 100.0 due to rounding.
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MURDER — DISTRIBUTION BY TYPE OF WEAPON
Percent distribution may not add to 100.0 due to rounding.
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RELATIONSHIP OF MURDER VICTIMS TO OFFENDER
Percent distribution may not add to 100 due to rounding.
MURDER CIRCUMSTANCES
*
Percent distribution may not add to 100 due to rounding.
* Less than one-half of one percent.
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MURDERS BY COUNTY - 2006
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RAPE
Definition
Rape is defined as the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. All assaults and attempts to rape are
counted, but carnal abuse, rape without force (statutory rape) and other sex offenses are not included.
VOLUME/RATE/TREND
•
There were 1,200 reported rapes in 2006, a decrease of less than one-half of one percent compared to the 1,204 in 2005.
•
Rape accounted for one-half of one percent of the total Crime Index and 4 percent of all violent crimes.
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
•
Ninety-three percent of the rapes were forcible, the remaining 7 percent were attempts to rape.
•
The total value of property stolen as a result of Rape amounted to $21,967.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
•
A total of 432 persons were arrested during 2006, a 13 percent decrease compared to 2005.
•
Adult rape arrests decreased 14 percent, and juvenile arrests decreased 3 percent.
•
Fifty-two percent of the arrested perpetrators were white, 47 percent were black and the balance were other races.
•
Hispanics accounted for 26 percent of the arrests.
•
Thirty-five percent of all persons arrested for rape were between 25 and 39.
•
Forty-three percent of all rape cases were cleared in 2006. Juveniles accounted for 12 percent of those cases cleared.
Rape Scenario
Most frequent month
August
Most frequent offender:
Percent of total arrests:
Age Group:
25-29
13
Sex
Male
99.5
Race
White
52
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ROBBERY
Definition
Robbery is defined as the felonious and forcible taking of the property of another, against his will, by violence or by
putting him in fear. The element of personal confrontation is always present in this crime. Under the program, all assaults or
attempts to rob are included.
VOLUME/RATE/TREND
•
There were 13,354 robbery offenses in 2006, a 1 percent increase compared to 2005.
•
Robbery accounted for 6 percent of the total Crime Index and 44 percent of all violent crime.
•
The Robbery rate was 1.5 victims per 1,000 population.
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
•
Highway robberies accounted for 66 percent of all reported robberies.
•
Gas, service station robberies increased 9 percent, while convenience store robberies decreased 11 percent.
•
Total value of property stolen during robberies amounted to $10,577,279.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
•
A total of 4,468 persons were arrested for robbery in 2006, a 5 percent increase compared to 2005.
•
Adult robbery arrests remained virtually unchanged, while juvenile robbery arrests increased 16 percent.
•
Males accounted for 91 percent and females 9 percent of the Robbery arrests during 2006.
•
Sixty-four percent of all persons arrested for robbery were black, 35 percent were white, and 1 percent were other races.
•
Hispanics accounted for 21 percent of the Robbery arrests.
•
Twenty-six percent of the robbery cases were cleared and juveniles accounted for 30 percent of those clearances.
Most frequent month
Most frequent weapon
Most frequent location
Most frequent offender:
Age Group:
Sex
Race
28
Robbery Scenario
December
Strong Arm
Highway
17
Male
Black
Percent of total arrests:
10
91
64
— State Summary & Offense Analysis —
ROBBERY WEAPON DISTRIBUTION
Percent distribution may not add to 100 due to rounding.
PLACE OF OCCURRENCE
CLASSIFICATION
HIGHWAY
NUMBER OF
OFFENSES
TOTAL
VALUE
AVERAGE
VALUE
PERCENT
DISTRIBUTION
OF OFFENSES
8,765
$
5,790,430
$
661
65.6
COMMERCIAL HOUSE
910
$
1,024,299
$
1,126
6.8
GAS, SERVICE STATION
465
$
180,373
$
388
3.5
CONVENIENCE STORE
516
$
491,427
$
952
3.9
1,010
$
1,168,103
$
1,157
7.6
166
$
883,759
$
5,324
1.2
1,522
$
1,038,888
$
683
11.4
TOTAL FOR NEW JERSEY
13,354
$ 10,577,279
Percent distribution may not add to 100.0 due to rounding.
$
792
100.0
RESIDENCE
BANK
MISCELLANEOUS
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CARJACKING
•
Carjacking is a form of robbery; therefore, further analysis is provided in this section for 2006.
•
There were 251 carjacking offenses reported to the police; 3 were determined to be unfounded, leaving a total of 248
carjackings, involving 282 victims, including passengers.
•
Carjackings decreased 7% when comparing 2006 to 2005.
•
Thirty-two of the 566 municipalities in New Jersey reported carjackings.
•
Firearms were involved in 67% (165) of all carjackings. Two percent (4) of the firearms used were assault firearms.
Shootings were involved in 2 percent (4) of all carjackings.
•
New Jersey registered vehicles represented 86% (213) of all carjackings. Nissan, with 12% (29), was the most frequently
carjacked vehicle make, while the most frequently targeted vehicle year were 1997 & 2006 with 10% (24) reported in each
vehicle year.
•
Sixty-three percent (155) of all carjacked vehicles were recovered. The average value of a carjacked motor vehicle was
$11,380.
•
Carjackings occurred in a residential area 67% (165) of the time. The hours of darkness (6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) accounted
for 74% (183) of all carjackings.
•
Eighteen percent (44) of all carjackings were witnessed.
•
The most frequent victim age group was 25-29, which accounted for 25% (70) of the victim total (282). Seventy-three
percent (206) of all victims were male. Fifty-five percent (154) of all victims were black.
•
The total number of offenders was 442. Insufficient analysis information was supplied on 36% (161) of the offenders. Of all
known offenders (281), 20-24 was the most frequent offender age group and accounted for 41% (114). Ninety-eight
percent (274) of all known offenders were male. Eighty-two percent (231) of all known offenders were black.
•
Juveniles accounted for 39% (14) of the total arrests for carjacking (36), while adults accounted for 61% (22).
•
July had the highest number of offenses with 29, accounting for 12% of all carjacking offenses.
•
Sunday recorded the highest number of offenses, accounting for 20% (49) of all carjackings.
•
Region I, which consists of Essex, Hudson, and Union counties, accounted for 79% (197) of all carjackings.
•
No murder was reported in 2006 as the result of carjacking.
•
Eight percent (19) of all carjackings (248) were cleared by arrest.
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CARJACKING OFFENSES
COUNTY AND STATE TOTALS - 2006
NUMBER OF
OFFENSES
ATLANTIC
1
BERGEN
-
BURLINGTON
1
CAMDEN
8
CAPE MAY
-
CUMBERLAND
4
150
ESSEX
GLOUCESTER
HUDSON
ESTIMATED
VEHICLE VALUE
$
OFFENSES
CLEARED BY
ARREST
NUMBER OF
PERSONS
ARRESTED
6,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
800
1
1
1
$
67,900
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
$
21,150
2
-
3
$
1,838,000
102
8
16
-
-
-
-
180,112
24
5
5
-
-
-
-
26
ACTUAL
NUMBER OF
VEHICLES
RECOVERED
$
HUNTERDON
-
MERCER
8
$
58,500
5
2
4
MIDDLESEX
4
$
65,000
1
1
1
MONMOUTH
5
$
70,000
4
1
5
MORRIS
1
$
1,000
-
-
-
OCEAN
1
$
5,500
-
-
-
PASSAIC
16
$
131,200
6
1
1
-
-
-
-
33,000
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
344,102
5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
248
$ 2,822,264
155
19
36
SALEM
-
SOMERSET
2
SUSSEX
-
UNION
WARREN
STATE TOTAL
21
$
$
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AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Definition
Aggravated assault, as defined under the New Jersey Uniform Crime Reporting system, is an attempt or offer, with unlawful
force or violence, to do serious physical injury to another. Attempts are included since it is not necessary that an injury result when
a firearm, knife, or other weapon is used which could result in serious personal injury if the crime was successfully completed.
VOLUME/RATE/TREND
•
There were 15,562 reported aggravated assaults in 2006, a decrease of 3 percent when compared to 2005.
•
Aggravated assault accounted for 7 percent of the total Crime Index and 51 percent of all violent crimes.
•
The rate for Aggravated Assault in 2006 remained unchanged at 1.8 victims per 1,000 population when compared to 2005.
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
•
The categories of physical force (i.e. hands, fists, and feet) and other dangerous weapons (i.e. clubs, bricks, tire irons, etc.)
were used in 61 percent of all reported aggravated assaults.
•
Firearms were used in 17 percent of all aggravated assaults committed.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
•
There were 9,460 persons arrested for Aggravated Assault in 2006, a decrease of 2 percent compared to 2005.
•
Adult arrests decreased 2 percent, and juvenile arrests decreased 5 percent.
•
Males accounted for 79 percent, and females 21 percent of the Aggravated Assault arrests.
•
Fifty-five percent of the persons arrested for Aggravated Assault were white, 44 percent were black and the balance were
other races.
•
Hispanics accounted for 24 percent of the arrests.
•
Fifty-four percent of all Aggravated Assault cases were cleared; juveniles accounted for 18 percent of those clearances.
Most frequent month
Most frequent type
Most frequent offender:
Age Group:
Sex
Race
32
Aggravated Assault Scenario
July
Physical Force
Percent of total arrests:
25-29
Male
White
— State Summary & Offense Analysis —
15
79
55
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
WEAPON DISTRIBUTION
Percent distribution may not add to 100 due to rounding.
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33
BURGLARY
Definition
Under this program, burglary is defined as an unlawful entry or attempted entry of any structure to commit a felony or
larceny. Data collection for this offense is further categorized as forcible entry, unlawful entry (where no force is used) and
attempted forcible entry.
VOLUME/RATE/TREND
•
There were 39,377 reported burglary offenses in 2006, an increase of 1 percent when compared to 2005.
•
Burglary accounted for 17 percent of the total Crime Index and 20 percent of all nonviolent crimes.
•
The burglary rate in 2006 remained unchanged at 4.5 victims per 1,000 population when compared to 2005.
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
•
Fifty-nine percent of all burglaries involved forcible entry, 30 percent were unlawful entry where no force was used and
attempts to forcibly enter accounted for 11 percent in 2006.
•
Residences were targets in 68 percent of the reported burglaries.
•
Fifty-two percent of the nonresidential burglaries are known to have occurred between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
•
Stolen property as a result of Burglary statewide, amounted to $67.8 million, for an average loss of $1,722.
•
The average loss as a result of residential burglaries was $1,725 and of nonresidential burglaries was $1,715.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
•
Burglary arrests increased 8 percent with 6,598 persons arrested.
•
Adult arrests increased 6 percent and juvenile arrests increased 14 percent.
•
Males accounted for 91 percent, and females 9 percent of the Burglary arrests.
•
Juveniles accounted for 29 percent of all burglary arrests.
•
Sixty-three percent of Burglary arrests were white, 36 percent were black and 1 percent were other races.
•
Hispanics accounted for 18 percent of the arrests.
•
Fourteen percent of the burglaries statewide were cleared and juveniles accounted for 19 percent of those clearances.
Most frequent month
Most frequent method of entry
Most frequent premise
Most frequent offender:
Age Group:
Sex
Race
34
Burglary Scenario
August
Forcible
Residential
25-29
Male
White
Percent of total arrests:
11
91
63
— State Summary & Offense Analysis —
BURGLARY
2006
CLASSIFICATION
NUMBER OF
OFFENSES
TOTAL
VALUE
AVERAGE
VALUE
PERCENT
DISTRIBUTION
RESIDENCE
Night
7,388
$11,046,938
$1,495
18.8
Day
11,983
$21,130,686
$1,763
30.4
7,399
$13,999,845
$1,892
18.8
26,770
$46,177,469
$1,725
68.0
Night
6,613
$10,234,139
$1,548
16.8
Day
2,085
$3,204,683
$1,537
5.3
Unknown
3,909
$8,185,718
$2,094
9.9
NONRESIDENCE TOTAL
12,607
$21,624,540
$1,715
32.0
TOTAL FOR NEW JERSEY
39,377
$67,802,009
$1,722
100.0
Unknown
RESIDENCE TOTAL
NONRESIDENCE
Percent distribution may not total 100.0 due to rounding.
— State Summary & Offense Analysis —
35
LARCENY-THEFT
Definition
The definition of larceny-theft, as provided under this program, is the taking of the property of another with intent to
deprive him of ownership. All larcenies and thefts resulting from pocketpicking, purse-snatching, shoplifting, larcenies from motor
vehicles, thefts of motor vehicle parts and accessories, bicycle thefts, etc., are included here. Embezzlement, unlawful conversions,
larceny by bailee, frauds or bad checks are not included.
VOLUME/RATE/TREND
•
There were 135,764 larcenies reported in 2006, a decrease of 1 percent compared to the 136,776 in 2005.
•
Larceny accounted for 59 percent of the total Crime Index and 68 percent of all nonviolent crimes.
•
The rate for Larceny decreased to 15.6 victims per 1,000 population in 2006.
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
•
Thefts of motor vehicle parts and accessories and thefts from motor vehicles collectively accounted for 29 percent of all
Larceny-Thefts reported.
•
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories offenses decreased 19 percent when compared to 2005.
•
Thefts from buildings accounted for 19 percent of all Larceny-thefts reported.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
•
Larceny-Theft arrests decreased less than one-half of one percent in 2006, with 24,583 persons arrested.
•
Juvenile arrests increased 1 percent while adult arrests decreased 1 percent in 2006.
•
Males accounted for 63 percent, and females 37 percent of the Larceny arrests.
•
Sixty-three percent of all persons arrested for Larceny were white, 35 percent were black and 2 percent were other races.
•
Hispanics accounted for 17 percent of the arrests.
•
Eighteen percent of the larcenies were cleared, with juveniles accounting for 20 percent of those clearances.
Larceny Scenario
Most frequent month
Most frequent type
Most frequent offender:
Age Group:
Sex
Race
36
August
From Motor Vehicle
Percent of total arrests:
35-39
10
Male
63
White
63
— State Summary & Offense Analysis —
LARCENY-THEFT (Except Motor Vehicle Theft) — 2006
CLASSIFICATION BY VALUE OF PROPERTY STOLEN
CLASSIFICATION
BY VALUE OF
PROPERTY STOLEN
NUMBER
OF
OFFENSES
TOTAL
VALUE
AVERAGE
VALUE
PERCENT
DISTRIBUTION
Over $200
61,282
$
117,019,000
$
1,910
45.1
$50 to $200
37,515
$
4,271,726
$
114
27.6
Under $50
36,967
$
730,767
$
20
27.2
TOTAL FOR NEW JERSEY
135,764
$ 122,021,493
Percent distribution may not add to 100.0 due to rounding.
$
899
100.0
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS OF LARCENY-THEFT
CLASSIFICATION
NUMBER OF
OFFENSES
TOTAL
VALUE
AVERAGE VALUE
PERCENT
DISTRIBUTION
Pocket-Picking
1,778
$
778,290
$
438
1.3
Purse-Snatching
1,318
$
421,501
$
320
1.0
Shoplifting
18,793
$
5,221,200
$
278
13.8
From Motor Vehicles
30,483
$
16,755,954
$
550
22.5
Motor Vehicle Parts
and Accessories
9,327
$
6,721,356
$
721
6.9
Bicycles
8,970
$
2,066,244
$
230
6.6
26,370
$
39,157,878
$
1,485
19.4
1,059
$
463,347
$
438
0.8
37,666
$
50,435,723
$
1,339
27.7
TOTAL FOR NEW JERSEY
135,764
$
Percent distribution may not add to 100.0 due to rounding.
122,021,493
$
899
100.0
From Buildings
From any Coin Operated
Machines
All Other
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37
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Definition
In Uniform Crime Reporting, motor vehicle theft includes all thefts and attempted thefts of a motor vehicle. This includes
the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle which is defined as a self-propelled vehicle that runs on the surface and not on the
rails. This definition excludes taking a motor vehicle for temporary use, such as family situation, or unauthorized use by others
having lawful access to the vehicle. The motor vehicle theft category includes the subheadings of autos, trucks and buses, and
other vehicles (motorcycles, mopeds, etc.)
VOLUME/RATE/TREND
•
There were 24,746 motor vehicle thefts reported in 2006, a decrease of 11 percent compared to the 27,678 in 2005.
•
Motor vehicle theft accounted for 11 percent of the total Crime Index and 12 percent of all nonviolent crimes.
•
The Motor Vehicle Theft rate of 2.8 victims per 1,000 population represents a decrease of 13 percent when compared to
2005.
DISTRIBUTION BY TYPE
Type
Auto
Trucks and Buses
Other Vehicles
Number
21,967
1,299
1,480
Percent Distribution
89
5
6
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
•
Motor vehicles represented 53 percent of the total value of property stolen during 2006.
•
Total value of stolen motor vehicles amounted to $223.2 million during the year.
•
The average value of a stolen motor vehicle was $9,021.
•
Recovered vehicle values totaling $130.7 million represent 92 percent of the total value of recovered property.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
•
A total of 1,156 persons were arrested for Motor Vehicle Theft, this represents an increase of 1 percent compared to 2005.
•
Juvenile and Adult arrests increased 1 percent.
•
Males accounted for 88 percent, and females 12 percent of the Motor Vehicle Theft arrests.
•
Sixty-four percent of all persons arrested for Motor Vehicle Theft were white, 35 percent were black, and 1 percent were
other races.
•
Hispanics accounted for 19 percent of the arrests.
•
Six percent of Motor Vehicle Thefts were cleared in 2006; juveniles accounted for 21 percent of those clearances.
Motor Vehicle Theft Scenario
Most frequent month
July
Most frequent type
Auto
Most frequent offender:
Percent of total arrests:
Age Group:
25-29
10
Sex
Male
88
Race
White
64
38
— State Summary & Offense Analysis —
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT VALUES
59% OF STOLEN VALUE RECOVERED
MOTOR VEHICLES RECOVERED
34.6%
32.9%
32.5%
— State Summary & Offense Analysis —
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ARSON
Definition
Arson is defined by the New Jersey Uniform Crime Reporting program as any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with
or without intent to defraud, a dwelling, house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.
Only fires determined through investigation to have been willfully or maliciously set are classified as arsons. Fires of
suspicious or unknown origins are excluded.
VOLUME/RATE/TREND
•
There were 1,561 reportable arsons in 2006, which represents an increase of 11 percent compared to 1,401 in 2005.
•
The Arson rate was 0.2 victims per 1,000 population.
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
•
Forty-four percent of the arsons were structures, with single occupancy residences accounting for 15 percent.
•
Mobile property, including motor vehicles, accounted for 33 percent of the arsons in the state.
•
Other property (timber, crops, etc.) accounted for 24 percent of the reported arsons.
•
The total value of property damage due to arson amounted to $22.2 million for an average dollar value loss of $14,238.
•
The average residential loss was $35,307, while the average loss to industrial/commercial structures was $47,394.
•
The average loss to mobile property was $5,823.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
•
Arson arrests numbered 480 in 2006, representing a 26 percent increase, compared to 382 in 2005.
•
Adult arrests increased 9 percent and juvenile arrests increased 38 percent.
•
Males accounted for 89 percent, and females 11 percent of the arson arrests.
•
Juveniles accounted for 64 percent of the Arson arrests.
•
Seventy-six percent of the persons arrested for Arson were white, 21 percent were black, and 3 percent were other races.
•
Hispanics accounted for 10 percent of the arrests.
•
The Arson clearance rate was 23 percent, and juveniles accounted for 57 percent of those clearances.
Most frequent month
Most frequent type
Most frequent offender:
Age Group:
Sex
Race
40
Arson Scenario
April
Motor Vehicle
13-14
Male
White
Percent of total arrests:
27
89
76
— State Summary & Offense Analysis —
ARSON - 2006
VALUE
DAMAGE
Single Occupancy
(Residential)
231
15
$
8,267,512
57
25
17
30
Other Residential
140
9
$
4,831,475
43
31
12
28
Storage
42
3
$
619,505
3
7
2
67
Industrial
Manufacturing
13
1
$
682,600
1
8
1
100
Other Commercial
62
4
$
2,871,972
10
16
4
40
Community, Public
112
7
$
204,283
54
48
40
74
All Other
Structures
80
5
$
1,471,219
26
33
16
62
Total Structure
680
44
$ 18,948,566
194
29
92
47
Motor Vehicles
479
31
$
2,872,338
43
9
9
21
Other Mobile
Property
30
2
$
91,575
11
37
8
73
Total Mobile
509
33
$ 2,963,913
54
11
17
31
Total Other
372
24
$
111
30
94
85
359
23
203
57
TOTAL FOR
1,561
100
$ 22,224,843
NEW JERSEY
Percent distribution may not add to 100 due to rounding.
— State Summary & Offense Analysis —
PERCENT
CLEARED
PERCENT
JUVENILES
CLEARED
PERCENT
DISTRIBUTION
312,364
NUMBER
CLEARED
NUMBER
JUVENILES
CLEARED
OFFENSES
41
42
— State Summary & Offense Analysis —