ATLANTIC COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- A total of 13,937 Crime Index offenses were reported to the police
of Atlantic County during 2000, a 14 percent decrease compared to 1999.
- Violent crimes decreased 17 percent and the nonviolent crime category
decreased 14 percent.
- The crime rate for Atlantic County was recorded at 55.2 victims for
every 1,000 inhabitants, a decrease of 19 percent compared to the previous
year.
- Murder increased 60 percent (from 10 in 1999 to 16 in 2000) while
rape decreased 19 percent.
- Total value of property stolen in Atlantic County amounted to $14.0
million, of which 17 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- There were 19,238 persons arrested during the year, a decrease of
10 percent when compared to 1999.
- Adult arrests decreased 10 percent and juvenile arrests decreased
11 percent, compared to 1999.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 20 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 24 percent of those cases cleared.
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BERGEN COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- A total of 16,615 Crime Index offenses were reported to the police
of Bergen County during 2000, an 8 percent decrease compared to 1999.
- Violent crimes decreased less than one-half of one percent and the
nonviolent crime category decreased 9 percent.
- The crime rate per 1,000 inhabitants was 18.8, a decrease of 11 percent.
- Rape decreased 13 percent (from 52 in 1999 to 45 in 2000) and motor
vehicle theft decreased 21 percent.
- The dollar loss from the commission of Index crimes totaled $40.0
million, with 32 percent being recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- Total arrests for 2000 were 22,974 persons, a 3 percent decrease
compared to the previous year.
- Adult arrests increased 1 percent and juvenile arrests reflected
a 17 percent decrease.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 23 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 19 percent of those cases cleared.
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BURLINGTON COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- Law enforcement agencies reported 10,495 Index offenses during the
year, an increase of 2 percent.
- Violent crime increased 1 percent and the nonviolent crime group
increased 2 percent.
- The crime rate per 1,000 population, increased from 24.5 in 1999
to 24.8 in 2000, an increase of 1 percent.
- Robbery increased 7 percent and motor vehicle theft decreased 6 percent.
- Property stolen as a result of Index crimes amounted to $16.0 million,
of which 34 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- There were 19,550 persons arrested during the year, a 7 percent increase
when compared to 1999.
- Adult arrests increased 10 percent while juvenile arrests decreased
7 percent.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 20 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 23 percent of those cases cleared.
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CAMDEN COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- Law enforcement agencies reported 20,363 Index offenses in 2000,
a decrease of 7 percent compared to 1999.
- Violent crime decreased 6 percent while the nonviolent crime group
decreased 7 percent when compared to 1999.
- The crime rate for Camden County was recorded at 40.0 victims for
every 1,000 inhabitants, a decrease of 7 percent compared to the previous
year.
- Rape decreased 17 percent (from 163 in 1999 to 136 in 2000) and burglary
decreased 12 percent respectively.
- Total value of property stolen in Camden County amounted to $23.1
million, of which 46 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- There were 32,862 persons arrested during the year, a decrease of
2 percent when compared to 1999.
- Adult arrests decreased 5 percent and juvenile arrests increased
7 percent, compared to 1999.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 22 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 23 percent of those cases cleared.
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CAPE MAY COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- During the year, 5,325 Crime Index offenses were reported in this
county, resulting in a 1 percent increase compared to 1999.
- Violent Crime increased 11 percent while the nonviolent crime group
increased 1 percent when compared to 1999.
- There were 52.0 victims for every 1,000 inhabitants during 2000,
a decrease of 3 percent compared to 1999.
- Rape increased 35 percent while robbery increased 24 percent.
- The value of property stolen during 2000 was $3.2 million, with a
24 percent recovery rate.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- Total arrests for 2000 were recorded at 10,391 persons, a 12 percent
decrease when compared to 1999.
- Adult arrests decreased 13 percent and juvenile arrests decreased
8 percent, compared to 1999.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 21 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 28 percent of those cases cleared.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- There were 6,583 Index crimes reported to law enforcement agencies
of the county during 2000, a decrease of 2 percent when compared to
1999.
- Violent crime increased 5 percent and nonviolent crime reflected
a 3 percent decrease.
- For every 1,000 inhabitants 45.0 were victims of Index crimes.
- Rape decreased 12 percent, while robbery increased 14 percent.
- The value of property stolen during 2000 amounted to $5.0 million,
of which 38 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- During 2000 police in Cumberland County arrested 10,856 persons,
an 11 percent decrease compared to the previous year.
- Adult arrests decreased 10 percent and juvenile arrests reflected
a decrease of 14 percent.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 27 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 26 percent of those cases cleared.
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ESSEX COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- Agencies reported 44,150 Index offenses in 2000, a 6 percent decrease
when compared to 1999.
- Violent crimes decreased 8 percent and the nonviolent crime category
decreased 6 percent.
- The crime rate per 1,000 inhabitants was 55.6, a decrease of 11 percent.
- Murder decreased 13 percent (from 107 in 1999 to 93 in 2000) and
both robbery and burglary decreased 10 percent respectively.
- The dollar loss from the commission of Index crimes totaled $98.8
million, with 34 percent being recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- Total arrests for 2000 were 43,244 persons, a 1 percent decrease
compared to the previous year.
- Adult arrests increased less than one-half of one percent and juvenile
arrests reflected a 10 percent decrease.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 18 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 11 percent of those cases cleared.
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GLOUCESTER COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- There were 8,140 Index offenses reported during the calendar year
2000, a decrease of 5 percent compared with 1999.
- Violent crime decreased 3 percent and the nonviolent crime group
decreased 5 percent.
- The crime rate for Gloucester County was recorded at 32.0 victims
per 1,000 population, a 7 percent decrease over 1999.
- Rape increased 48 percent while motor vehicle theft increased by
11 percent.
- The value of property stolen, as a result of Index crimes, amounted
to $10.0 million, of which 38 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- In 2000, there were 13,807 persons arrested representing a 3 percent
increase compared to 1999.
- Adult arrests increased 5 percent and juvenile arrests decreased
9 percent.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 24 percent; juveniles
accounted for 23 percent of those cases cleared.
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HUDSON COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- In comparison to 1999, law enforcement agencies reported 24,140 Index
offenses which represents a decrease of 6 percent.
- Violent crime decreased 12 percent and nonviolent crime decreased
5 percent.
- The crime rate was 39.6 victims for every 1,000 persons.
- Rape decreased 17 percent and robbery decreased 16 percent.
- Stolen property, from the commission of Index crimes, amounted to
$57.1 million, with 34 percent being recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- Law enforcement agencies within the county arrested 33,724 persons
during the calendar year 2000, a 2 percent increase compared to the
previous year.
- Adult arrests increased 3 percent and juvenile arrests decreased
5 percent.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 17 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 15 percent.
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HUNTERDON COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- Index crimes in the county totaled 1,344 in 2000, a decrease of 6
percent when compared to 1999.
- Violent crime decreased 14 percent and the nonviolent crime group
decreased 5 percent.
- The crime rate for Hunterdon County was recorded at 11.0 victims
per 1,000 population, a 5 percent decrease from 1999.
- Burglary decreased 17 percent while motor vehicle theft decreased
by 13 percent.
- The value of property stolen, from Index crimes, amounted to $2.7
million, of which 22 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- In 2000, there were 2,808 persons arrested, representing a 10 percent
increase compared to 1999.
- Adult arrests increased 12 percent and juvenile arrests increased
4 percent.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 21 percent; juveniles
accounted for 25 percent of those cases cleared.
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MERCER COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- A total of 14,071 Index offenses were reported for 2000. This represents
a 6 percent increase when compared to 1999.
- Violent crime registered an 8 percent increase and nonviolent crime
increased 5 percent.
- Mercer County's crime rate was 40.1 victims for every 1,000 inhabitants,
the same rate as recorded in 1999.
- During the commission of Index crimes, a total of $19.1 million in
cash and/or property was stolen. Thirty percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- Police arrested 31,252 persons for Index crimes, a 5 percent increase
compared to 1999.
- Adult arrests increased 6 percent and juvenile arrests decreased
3 percent.
- The total clearance rate for Index crimes was 21 percent; juveniles
accounted for 26 percent of those clearances.
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MIDDLESEX COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- Middlesex County law enforcement agencies reported 19,863 Index offenses
during 2000, a decrease of less than one-half of one percent when compared
to 1999.
- Violent crime increased 1 percent and nonviolent crime decreased
less than one-half of one percent.
- The crime rate for Middlesex County was 26.5 victims for every 1,000
inhabitants, a 5 percent decrease over 1999.
- Total stolen property values amounted to $48.1 million during the
year; of this total, 39 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- During 2000, police in Middlesex County arrested 26,885 persons,
a 2 percent increase compared to the previous year.
- Adult arrests increased 3 percent and juvenile arrests reflected
a 1 percent decrease.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 18 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 20 percent of those cases cleared.
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MONMOUTH COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- During 2000, there were 13,745 Index crimes reported, representing
a 3 percent decrease compared to 1999.
- The category of violent crime showed an increase of less than one-half
of one percent and the category of nonviolent crime showed a decrease
of 4 percent.
- A victimization rate of 22.3 persons per 1,000 inhabitants reflected
a 6 percent decrease over 1999.
- Rape decreased 10 percent (from 70 in 1999 to 63 in 2000) while motor
vehicle theft decreased 11 percent.
- Total stolen property values amounted to $17.9 million during the
year; of this total, 27 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- Total arrests for 2000 were 29,653 persons, a decrease of 6 percent
compared to 1999.
- Adult arrests decreased 8 percent and juvenile arrests reflected
a 3 percent increase.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 27 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 26 percent of those cases cleared.
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MORRIS COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- Agencies reported 7,895 Index offenses in 2000, a 1 percent decrease
when compared to 1999.
- Violent crimes increased 7 percent and the nonviolent crime category
decreased 2 percent.
- The crime rate per 1,000 inhabitants was 16.8 percent, a decrease
of 3 percent.
- Robbery increased 25 percent (from 118 in 1999 to 148 in 2000) while
rape decreased 8 percent (from 38 in 1999 to 35 in 2000).
- The dollar loss from the commission of Index crimes totaled $12.4
million, with 32 percent being recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- Total arrests for 2000 were 12,708 persons, a decrease of less than
one-half of one percent compared to the previous year.
- Adult arrests increased 3 percent and juvenile arrests reflected
a 12 percent decrease.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 23 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 19 percent of those cases cleared.
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OCEAN COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- There were 12,560 Index crimes reported to law enforcement agencies
of the county during 2000. This represents a decrease of 1 percent when
compared to 1999.
- Violent crime decreased 5 percent and nonviolent crime reflected
a decrease of 1 percent.
- For every 1,000 inhabitants, 24.6 were victims of Index crimes.
- Rape decreased 19 percent while burglary decreased 10 percent.
- The value of property stolen during 2000 amounted to $12.4 million,
of which 26 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- Agencies within Ocean County arrested 18,591 persons, a 2 percent
increase compared to the previous year.
- Adult arrests increased 5 percent and juvenile arrests reflected
a 9 percent increase.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 18 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 27 percent of those cases cleared.
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PASSAIC COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- Agencies reported 16,128 Index offenses in 2000, a 6 percent decrease
when compared to 1999.
- Violent crimes increased 10 percent while nonviolent crime decreased
9 percent when compared to 1999.
- The crime rate was recorded at 33.0 victims for every 1,000 inhabitants,
a decrease of 7 percent compared to the previous year.
- Murder increased 25 percent while rape decreased 12 percent.
- Total value of property stolen in Passaic County amounted to $22.3
million, of which 44 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- There were 21,073 persons arrested during the year, a decrease of
11 percent when compared to 1999.
- Adult arrests decreased 9 percent and juvenile arrests decreased
16 percent, compared to 1999.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 18 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 19 percent of those cases cleared.
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SALEM COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- During 2000 there were 1,647 Index crimes reported to law enforcement
agencies of the county, representing a 10 percent decrease compared
to the previous year.
- Violent crime decreased 16 percent and nonviolent crime recorded
a 9 percent decrease for the year.
- For every 1,000 persons 25.6 were victims of Index offenses, a 9
percent decrease compared to 1999.
- Rape increased 50 percent (from 10 in 1999 to 15 in 2000) while robbery
decreased 29 percent.
- The dollar loss of stolen property amounted to $1.5 million; the
recovery rate was 16 percent.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- Police arrested 4,634 persons for criminal offenses during the calendar
year 2000, a 3 percent decrease over 1999.
- Adult arrests decreased 4 percent and juvenile arrests increased
2 percent.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 26 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 27 percent of those cases cleared.
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SOMERSET COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- Agencies reported 5,214 Index offenses in 2000, an 8 percent decrease
when compared to 1999.
- Violent crimes decreased 11 percent and the nonviolent crime category
decreased 8 percent.
- The crime rate per 1,000 inhabitants was 17.5, a decrease of 13 percent.
- Aggravated assault decreased 38 percent while rape increased 38 percent.
- The dollar loss from the commission of Index crimes totaled $10.7
million, with 30 percent being recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- Total arrests for 2000 were 8,052 persons, a 5 percent increase compared
to the previous year.
- Adult arrests increased 4 percent and juvenile arrests reflected
a 6 percent increase.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 19 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 27 percent of those cases cleared.
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SUSSEX COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- Law enforcement agencies reported 1,904 Index offenses during the
year, an increase of 10 percent.
- Violent crime increased 11 percent and the nonviolent crime group
increased 10 percent.
- For every 1,000 inhabitants, 13.2 were victims of crime.
- Burglary increased 20 percent while aggravated assault increased
10 percent.
- Property stolen as a result of Index crimes amounted to $2.2 million,
of which 18 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- There were 4,107 persons arrested during the year, an 8 percent increase
when compared to 1999.
- Adult arrests increased 7 percent while juvenile arrests increased
10 percent.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 20 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 31 percent of those cases cleared.
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UNION COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- During 2000 there were 20,077 Index crimes reported, representing
a decrease of less than one-half of one percent compared to 1999.
- The category of violent crime showed a decrease of 1 percent and
the category of nonviolent crime showed an increase of less than one-half
of one percent.
- A victimization rate of 38.4 persons per 1,000 inhabitants reflected
a 4 percent decrease over 1999.
- Murder increased 29 percent from 17 in 1999 to 22 in 2000.
- Total stolen property values amounted to $46.3 million during the
year; of this total, 42 percent was recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- Total arrests for 2000 were 22,481 persons, an 8 percent decrease
compared to the previous year.
- Adult arrests decreased 8 percent and juvenile arrests reflected
a 5 percent decrease.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 14 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 23 percent of those cases cleared.
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WARREN COUNTY
VOLUME/RATE
- Agencies reported 1,644 Index offenses in 2000, a 2 percent decrease
when compared to 1999.
- Violent crimes increased 2 percent and the nonviolent crime category
decreased 2 percent.
- The crime rate per 1,000 inhabitants was 16.0 a decrease of 6 percent.
- Robbery increased 25 percent, while burglary increased 13 percent.
- The dollar loss from the commission of Index crimes totaled $2.0
million, with 29 percent being recovered.
ARRESTS/CLEARANCES
- Total arrests for 2000 were 3,603 persons, a 1 percent increase
compared to the previous year.
- Adult arrests increased 1 percent and juvenile arrests reflected
a 1 percent decrease.
- The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 27 percent; juveniles
were responsible for 30 percent of those cases cleared.
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