Violent crime in Camden has fallen significantly in the past 13 years, but it remains far worse than in other key cities in the state. In 2012, Camden had 1,992 violent crimes, including murder, ...

According to year-end data released by the city, Camden recorded 12 homicides in 2025, down from 17 in 2024 and 30 in 2023. Violent crime overall decreased by 6% compared with 2024.

Camden County Police Department is taking crime-fighting to new heights with its expanded drone unit.

But Dillon Reisman, a staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey who focuses on technology, said although Camden has come a long way in public safety, there should be more ...

Camden has been experiencing historic declines in crime since 2021. At the start of last year, city officials announced a 55-year low in total crime. Between 2024 and 2025, total crime fell 10%.

The city of Camden last year reached its lowest homicide total since 1985, police said. In 2025, Camden recorded 12 homicides, the same number as in 1985. Homicides dropped down from 17 in 2024, and ...