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Is Camden, New Jersey Safe?

Population 71,430 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Camden earns a C safety grade with 214.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 65% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,175 per 100K.

Camden Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCamdenNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate243.6303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate1900.92034.11,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate154.0--268.2
Theft Rate1175.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate372.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

214.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

244/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1901/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Camden

Violent crime in Camden is below the national average. The rate of 243.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1900.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,175 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Camden Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault154
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary338
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,175
084% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft372
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Camden Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Camden
243.6
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Camden
1900.9
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Camden Safety

Is Camden safe?
Not especially. Camden earns a C with a crime rate of 214.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Camden?
214.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 243.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1900.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Camden safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Camden has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Camden?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Camden generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Camden police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Camden?
No. Crime in Camden has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Camden compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Camden ranks behind about 62% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Camden to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Camden?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Camden?
243.6 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (154), robbery (40), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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