Crime Rate Down Across South Jersey
CAMDEN – A report released by New Jersey State police showed that South Jersey was a safe place to live in the early years of 2018.
Efforts by law enforcement lead to a reduction in the crime rate. According to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina, the engagement of the cops with the communities contributed to the decrease in the crime rate.
Statistics
Crimes related to sex also decreased in different areas including:
- 8% in Burlington County
- 3.6% in Gloucester County
- 16% in Camden County
The rate of theft crime also decreased by:
- 11.5% in Burlington County
- 17.6% in Gloucester County
- 5.2% in Camden County
Thirty-five-point-seven percent of violent crimes were reduced in Cumberland County and the rate of nonviolent crimes was reduced by 33%.
A Focus on Drugs
The issue of drug addiction is on focus, said the Gloucester County Prosecutor, Charles Fiore. He added that the focus is on assisting individuals who are a victim of drug addiction, so they can get rid of it.
According to him, the prosecutor’s office “continues to utilize an intelligence-driven approach to deter and disrupt crime, and when necessary, aggressively pursue and apprehend offenders.”
Additional Stats
Twenty-one-point-eight percent homicide rate is reduced statewide and 18.8% nonviolent offenses were decreased.
Camden County also saw a reduction in the crime rate. The number of violent crimes was reduced by 18.6% including:
- Sex crimes which reduced by 33%
- Gunpoint holdups decreased by 16%
In Burlington County, homicides were decreased by 42.9% while the rate is the same in Gloucester County.
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