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Atlantic County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 9,688 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Atlantic County during 2012, a 10 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 11 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 10 percent.
The crime rate for Atlantic County was recorded at 35.2 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 11 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder increased from 22 in 2011 to 29 in 2012. Rape increased from 57 in 2011 to 74 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 603 in 2011 to 471 in 2012. Burglary decreased from 2,144 in 2011 to 1,814 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 712 in 2011 to 669 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Atlantic County amounted to $11.8 million, of which 20 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 14,854 persons arrested during 2012, a decrease of 1 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests increased 1 percent to 13,620 and juvenile arrests decreased 21 percent to 1,234 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 23 percent; juveniles were responsible for 10 percent of those cases.
Bergen County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 12,204 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Bergen County during 2012, a 1 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 1 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 1 percent.
The crime rate for Bergen County was recorded at 13.3 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 2 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder remained the same in 2012. Rape increased from 24 in 2011 to 32 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 306 in 2011 to 298 in 2012. Burglary decreased from 2,148 in 2011 to 2,071 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 530 in 2011 to 525 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Bergen County amounted to $33.8 million, of which 20 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 20,788 persons arrested during 2012, a decrease of 5 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests decreased 3 percent to 18,434 and juvenile arrests decreased 18 percent to 2,354 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 23 percent; juveniles were responsible for 7 percent of those cases.
Burlington County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 8,747 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Burlington County during 2012, a 4 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes increased 3 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 4 percent.
The crime rate for Burlington County was recorded at 19.4 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a
decrease of 4 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder decreased from 4 in 2011 to 2 in 2012. Rape remained the same in 2012.
Robbery increased from 223 in 2011 to 247 in 2012. Burglary increased from 1,922 in 2011 to 1,945 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 345 in 2011 to 344 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Burlington County amounted to $15.1 million, of which 16 percent was
recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 21,672 persons arrested during 2012, an increase of 10 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests increased 11 percent to 20,052 and juvenile arrests decreased 8 percent to 1,620 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 21 percent; juveniles were responsible for 10 percent of those cases.
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Camden County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 19,835 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Camden County during 2012, a 5 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 5 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 5 percent.
The crime rate for Camden County was recorded at 38.6 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 5 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder increased from 58 in 2011 to 71 in 2012. Rape decreased from 125 in 2011 to 116 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 1,294 in 2011 to 1,183 in 2012. Burglary decreased from 4,307 in 2011 to 3,983 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 1,845 in 2011 to 1,771 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Camden County amounted to $25.8 million, of which 23 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 28,702 persons arrested during 2012, an increase of 4 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests increased 4 percent to 24,864 and juvenile arrests increased 4 percent to 3,838 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 28 percent; juveniles were responsible for 7 percent of those cases.
Cape May County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 4,676 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Cape May County during 2012, a 4 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 17 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 3 percent.
The crime rate for Cape May County was recorded at 48.6 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a
decrease of 3 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder increased from 1 in 2011 to 2 in 2012. Rape decreased from 13 in 2011 to 12 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 84 in 2011 to 53 in 2012. Burglary decreased from 1,075 in 2011 to 1,055 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 211 in 2011 to 188 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Cape May County amounted to $4.5 million, of which 16 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 8,282 persons arrested during 2012, a decrease of 4 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests decreased 3 percent to 7,646 and juvenile arrests decreased 11 percent to 636 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 22 percent; juveniles were responsible for 6 percent of those cases.
Cumberland County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 7,633 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Cumberland County during 2012, a 8 percent increase when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes increased 2 percent while the nonviolent crime category increased 9 percent.
The crime rate for Cumberland County was recorded at 48.1 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, an
increase of 7 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder decreased from 10 in 2011 to 7 in 2012. Rape decreased from 33 in 2011 to 32 in 2012.
Robbery increased from 286 in 2011 to 315 in 2012. Burglary increased from 1,830 in 2011 to 2,034 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 519 in 2011 to 512 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Cumberland County amounted to $7 million, of which 15 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 10,727 persons arrested during 2012, an increase of 24 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests increased 27 percent to 9,789 and juvenile arrests increased 2 percent to 938 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 27 percent; juveniles were responsible for 8 percent of those cases.
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Essex County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 27,065 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Essex County during 2012, a 2 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 4 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 2 percent.
The crime rate for Essex County was recorded at 34.4 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 3 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder decreased from 126 in 2011 to 121 in 2012. Rape increased from 127 in 2011 to 131 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 3,103 in 2011 to 2,962 in 2012. Burglary decreased from 5,186 in 2011 to 4,849 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 2,116 in 2011 to 2,035 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Essex County amounted to $62.5 million, of which 50 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 37,802 persons arrested during 2012, an increase of 12 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests increased 13 percent to 35,081 and juvenile arrests increased 2 percent to 2,721 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 14 percent; juveniles were responsible for 12 percent of those cases.
Gloucester County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 8,065 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Gloucester County during 2012, an increase of less than one-half of one percent when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes increased 8 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased less than one-half of one percent.
The crime rate for Gloucester County was recorded at 27.9 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a
decrease of less than one-half of one percent compared to the previous year.
Murder increased from 3 in 2011 to 7 in 2012. Rape decreased from 30 in 2011 to 27 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 176 in 2011 to 171 in 2012. Burglary increased from 1,665 in 2011 to 1,768 in 2012.
Aggravated assault increased from 216 in 2011 to 253 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Gloucester County amounted to $10.8 million, of which 17 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 17,530 persons arrested during 2012, a decrease of 6 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests decreased 4 percent to 16,520 and juvenile arrests decreased 24 percent to 1,010 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 20 percent; juveniles were responsible for 10 percent of those cases.
Hudson County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 15,430 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Hudson County during 2012, a 2 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 4 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 2 percent.
The crime rate for Hudson County was recorded at 23.7 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 5 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder decreased from 27 in 2011 to 16 in 2012. Rape increased from 72 in 2011 to 84 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 1,444 in 2011 to 1,338 in 2012. Burglary decreased from 2,834 in 2011 to 2,668 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 1,513 in 2011 to 1,505 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Hudson County amounted to $35.2 million, of which 22 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 19,292 persons arrested during 2012, a decrease of 6 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests decreased 6 percent to 17,713 and juvenile arrests decreased 4 percent to 1,579 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 19 percent; juveniles were responsible for 11 percent of those cases.
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Hunterdon County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 1,152 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Hunterdon County during 2012, a 2 percent
increase when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 41 percent while the nonviolent crime category increased 5 percent.
The crime rate for Hunterdon County was recorded at 9.1 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, an
increase of 3 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder increased from 0 in 2011 to 3 in 2012. Rape decreased from 5 in 2011 to 2 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 13 in 2011 to 4 in 2012. Burglary increased from 216 in 2011 to 266 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 58 in 2011 to 36 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Hunterdon County amounted to $2.6 million, of which 7 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 3,126 persons arrested during 2012, an increase of 5 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests increased 3 percent to 2,817 and juvenile arrests increased 15 percent to 309 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 22 percent; juveniles were responsible for 9 percent of those cases.
Mercer County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 9,912 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Mercer County during 2012, a 2 percent
increase when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes increased 3 percent while the nonviolent crime category increased 2 percent.
The crime rate for Mercer County was recorded at 26.9 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, an increase of 2 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder increased from 25 in 2011 to 26 in 2012. Rape increased from 48 in 2011 to 50 in 2012.
Robbery increased from 693 in 2011 to 762 in 2012. Burglary increased from 2,295 in 2011 to 2,436 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 837 in 2011 to 816 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Mercer County amounted to $14.5 million, of which 19 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 14,617 persons arrested during 2012, a decrease of 10 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests decreased 8 percent to 12,846 and juvenile arrests decreased 26 percent to 1,771 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 16 percent; juveniles were responsible for 17 percent of those cases.
Middlesex County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 15,215 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Middlesex County during 2012, a 8 percent decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 8 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 8 percent.
The crime rate for Middlesex County was recorded at 18.5 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a
decrease of 10 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder increased from 12 in 2011 to 13 in 2012. Rape increased from 57 in 2011 to 75 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 632 in 2011 to 582 in 2012. Burglary increased from 3,010 in 2011 to 3,157 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 795 in 2011 to 704 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Middlesex County amounted to $31.7 million, of which 25 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 22,778 persons arrested during 2012, a decrease of 4 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests decreased 3 percent to 21,173 and juvenile arrests decreased 14 percent to 1,605 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 19 percent; juveniles were responsible for 13 percent of those cases.
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Monmouth County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 13,197 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Monmouth County during 2012, a 12
percent decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 3 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 12 percent.
The crime rate for Monmouth County was recorded at 21 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 12 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder increased from 9 in 2011 to 10 in 2012. Rape increased from 63 in 2011 to 86 in 2012
Robbery decreased from 407 in 2011 to 363 in 2012. Burglary decreased from 2,867 in 2011 to 2,558 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 668 in 2011 to 648 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Monmouth County amounted to $24 million, of which 15 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 26,495 persons arrested during 2012, a decrease of 9 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests decreased 8 percent to 24,318 and juvenile arrests decreased 18 percent to 2,177 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 26 percent; juveniles were responsible for 11 percent of those cases.
Morris County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 5,555 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Morris County during 2012, a 10 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 7 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 10 percent.
The crime rate for Morris County was recorded at 11.2 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 11 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder decreased from 9 in 2011 to 2 in 2012. Rape increased from 21 in 2011 to 38 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 129 in 2011 to 104 in 2012. Burglary decreased from 1,208 in 2011 to 1,145 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 224 in 2011 to 211 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Morris County amounted to $16.1 million, of which 13 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 11,096 persons arrested during 2012, a decrease of 4 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests decreased 3 percent to 10,006 and juvenile arrests decreased 18 percent to 1,090 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 23 percent; juveniles were responsible for 8 percent of those cases.
Ocean County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 11,808 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Ocean County during 2012, a 6 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 9 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 6 percent.
The crime rate for Ocean County was recorded at 20.3 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 7 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder increased from 4 in 2011 to 5 in 2012. Rape decreased from 48 in 2011 to 30 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 188 in 2011 to 155 in 2012. Burglary increased from 2,358 in 2011 to 2,660 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 419 in 2011 to 411 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Ocean County amounted to $17.3 million, of which 10 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 17,575 persons arrested during 2012, a decrease of 6 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests decreased 4 percent to 16,272 and juvenile arrests decreased 21 percent to 1,303 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 18 percent; juveniles were responsible for 10 percent of those cases.
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Passaic County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 13,648 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Passaic County during 2012, a 4 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 2 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 4 percent.
The crime rate for Passaic County was recorded at 27.1 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 4 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder increased from 22 in 2011 to 29 in 2012. Rape decreased from 62 in 2011 to 43 in 2012.
Robbery increased from 1,149 in 2011 to 1,211 in 2012. Burglary increased from 3,043 in 2011 to 3,098 in
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Aggravated assault decreased from 1,245 in 2011 to 1,152 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Passaic County amounted to $16.5 million, of which 24 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 16,236 persons arrested during 2012, an increase of 1 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests increased 2 percent to 13,873 and juvenile arrests decreased 8 percent to 2,363 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 14 percent; juveniles were responsible for 15 percent of those cases.
Salem County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 1,694 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Salem County during 2012, a 5 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 10 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 4 percent.
The crime rate for Salem County was recorded at 25.8 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 4 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder remained the same in 2012. Rape decreased from 22 in 2011 to 13 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 55 in 2011 to 47 in 2012. Burglary decreased from 521 in 2011 to 489 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 113 in 2011 to 110 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Salem County amounted to $2.2 million, of which 19 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 5,635 persons arrested during 2012, an increase of 5 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests increased 6 percent to 5,189 and juvenile arrests decreased 5 percent to 446 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 41 percent; juveniles were responsible for 8 percent of those cases.
Somerset County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 4,683 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Somerset County during 2012, a 2 percent
increase when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 15 percent while the nonviolent crime category increased 3 percent.
The crime rate for Somerset County was recorded at 14.3 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, an
increase of 1 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder decreased from 4 in 2011 to 2 in 2012. Rape increased from 15 in 2011 to 16 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 128 in 2011 to 109 in 2012. Burglary increased from 853 in 2011 to 1,027 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 110 in 2011 to 92 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Somerset County amounted to $11 million, of which 12 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 8,206 persons arrested during 2012, a decrease of 3 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests decreased less than one-half of one percent to 7,321 and juvenile arrests decreased 21 percent
to 885 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 19 percent; juveniles were responsible for 18 percent of those cases.
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Sussex County
VOLUME/RATE
z A total of 1,893 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Sussex County during 2012, a 7 percent
increase when compared to 2011.
z Violent crimes increased 14 percent while the nonviolent crime category increased 7 percent.
z The crime rate for Sussex County was recorded at 12.8 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, an increase of 8 percent compared to the previous year.
z Murder increased from 0 in 2011 to 5 in 2012. Rape increased from 5 in 2011 to 9 in 2012.
z Robbery increased from 16 in 2011 to 21 in 2012. Burglary increased from 344 in 2011 to 425 in 2012.
z Aggravated assault decreased from 52 in 2011 to 48 in 2012.
z The total value of property stolen in Sussex County amounted to $2.1 million, of which 7 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 4,174 persons arrested during 2012, an increase of 3 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests increased 3 percent to 3,823 and juvenile arrests decreased 4 percent to 351 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 22 percent; juveniles were responsible for 8 percent of those cases.
Union County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 13,515 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Union County during 2012, a 13 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 18 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 12 percent.
The crime rate for Union County was recorded at 24.8 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 14 percent compared to the previous year.
Murder decreased from 35 in 2011 to 28 in 2012. Rape increased from 70 in 2011 to 74 in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 1,267 in 2011 to 971 in 2012. Burglary decreased from 3,064 in 2011 to 2,620 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 981 in 2011 to 846 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Union County amounted to $34.3 million, of which 40 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 17,099 persons arrested during 2012, an increase of 1 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests increased 3 percent to 15,827 and juvenile arrests decreased 24 percent to 1,272 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 14 percent; juveniles were responsible for 13 percent of those cases.
Warren County
VOLUME/RATE
A total of 1,752 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Warren County during 2012, a 1 percent
decrease when compared to 2011.
Violent crimes decreased 21 percent while the nonviolent crime category increased less than one-half of one percent.
The crime rate for Warren County was recorded at 16.3 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of less than one-half of one percent compared to the previous year.
Murder remained the same in 2012. Rape remained the same in 2012.
Robbery decreased from 20 in 2011 to 17 in 2012. Burglary decreased from 318 in 2011 to 316 in 2012.
Aggravated assault decreased from 77 in 2011 to 57 in 2012.
The total value of property stolen in Warren County amounted to $2.2 million, of which 13 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
There were 4,114 persons arrested during 2012, a decrease of 4 percent when compared to 2011.
Adult arrests decreased 2 percent to 3,893 and juvenile arrests decreased 29 percent to 221 in 2012.
The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 27 percent; juveniles were responsible for 6 percent of those cases.
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