Crime & Safety
City Of Camden Officials Say Crime Has Dropped To Some Of The Lowest Levels In Decades. Here's Why.
"We had 17 documented murders in 2024. The last time we were that low was in 1985, 40 years ago," Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said.
January 8, 2025
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, say crime has dropped to some of the lowest levels in over four decades.
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According to the most recent Uniform Crime Report, homicides were down 43% in the city, while violent crime fell by 17% year over year. Shootings also dropped by 36%, plus overall crime was down 8%.
Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said these are the lowest levels in decades.
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