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Camden, New Jersey: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Camden had 13.1 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 6.8 times the New Jersey rate (1.9). Median household income is $40,546 and the median home value is $112,000. About 71,496 people live in Camden.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Camden?
In 2025 the Camden County Police Department reported 940 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 13.1 per 1,000 people. It stands at about 6.8 times the New Jersey rate (1.9); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 14 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,273 (31.7 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 10.0 per 1,000, about 5.1 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 1,029 were reported, the count is down 9%.
| Offense (2025) | Camden count | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 940 | 13.1 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 14 | 0.20 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 40 | 0.56 | 0.16 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 158 | 2.2 | 0.37 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 728 | 10.2 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,273 | 31.7 | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 289 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,268 | 17.7 | 9.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 716 | 10.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Camden changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,029 | 1,317 | 17 |
| 2022 | 1,125 | 1,970 | 28 |
| 2023 | 1,197 | 2,261 | 28 |
| 2024 | 1,000 | 2,202 | 19 |
| 2025 | 940 | 2,273 | 14 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Camden County Police Department's own reports.
How does Camden compare with New Jersey?
Households in Camden have a median income of $40,546 (New Jersey: $103,556). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $112,000, and half of renters pay more than $1,226 a month. About 71,496 people live on 9 square miles of land, roughly 8,016 per square mile. The city lies in Camden County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Camden | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,496 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $40,546 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,000 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,226 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 14.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 30.2% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 34.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.3 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Camden?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Camden: Martin Aaron, Inc.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Camden County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Camden?
Camden city limits had 9 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: East of Exit 2 - I-676, West of CR 608/Baird Blvd and East of I-676/Ben Franklin Bridge. 9 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Camden?
Federal school lists place 23 public and 5 private schools within Camden. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 7 state parks or recreation areas: Benjamin Rush State Park, Fort Washington State Park, Hawk Island State Park, Morton Homestead State Park and Mount Laurel State Park and 2 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Camden
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Camden city limits.
Liquor stores
24 liquor stores are on the map inside the Camden city limits: Akunimo, Bill's Liquor Store (Camden), Buster's Liquor (Camden), Camden Liquor (Camden), Carool's Discount Liquor, Crescent Liquor Store (Camden), Eddie's Liquor (Camden), Eddy's Liquor II and 16 more. New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Camden city limits: Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern NJ-Camden (Camden).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Camden?
In 2025, Camden had 13.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (940 reported), about 6.8 times the New Jersey rate (1.9). The property-crime rate was 31.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Camden?
$40,546 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey.
How much do homes cost in Camden?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $112,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $454,400 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Camden?
Camden County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Philadelphia, PA (5 mi) · Levittown, PA (20 mi) · Wilmington, DE (27 mi) · Trenton, NJ (27 mi) · Vineland, NJ (33 mi) · Lakewood, NJ (49 mi)
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · county page: Camden County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Camden city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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