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NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING UNIT 2013

FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013

CrimeIN NEW JERSEY

UNIFORMCRIMEREPORTState of New Jersey2013

Honorable John J. HoffmanActing Attorney General

State of New Jersey

Colonel Joseph R. Fuentes Superintendent

New Jersey State Police

Major Mark MurrankoCommanding Officer

Identification & Information Technology SectionNew Jersey State Police

Chief Kevin SauterColts Neck Police Department

PresidentNew Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police

Prepared and Issued by:State of New Jersey, Division of State PoliceUniform Crime Reporting UnitP.O. Box 7068West Trenton, NJ 08628-0068(609) 882-2000, Ext. 2917

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERALCHRIS CHRISTIE DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY JOHN J. HOFFMAN

Governor DIVISION OF STATE POLICE Acting Attorney GeneralPOST OFFICE BOX 080

KIM GUADAGNO TRENTON NJ 08625-0080Lt. Governor

HUGHES JUSTICE COMPLEX • TELEPHONE: (609) 292-4925 • FAX: (609) 292-3508

New Jersey Is An Equal Opportunity Employer • Printed on Recycled Paper and Recyclable

The Honorable Chris ChristieGovernor of the State of New Jersey

Honorable Members of the Senate andAssembly of the State of New Jersey

Dear Governor and Members of the Legislature:

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:17B-5.5, I am submitting the forty-seventh annual report of crime in NewJersey. The annual report is based on crime statistics submitted to the New Jersey Uniform CrimeReporting System by every New Jersey law enforcement agency for the year 2013.

Effective law enforcement requires accurate crime statistics in order to identify the extent, type, andlocation of criminal activity. Criminal Justice administrators and planners have long recognized theUniform Crime Reporting Program as the vehicle to accomplish this objective.

The success of the Uniform Crime Reporting System during 2013 could not have been realizedwithout the cooperation extended by each of the 542 law enforcement agencies of the State, the NewJersey Chiefs of Police Association, and the County Prosecutors Association.

It is in the interest of more effective law enforcement to the eight million residents of New Jerseythat the forty-seventh annual report is submitted.

Respectfully,

John J. HoffmanActing Attorney General of New Jersey

NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICEADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE ON UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING

Chief Kevin Sauter Colts Neck Police Department

NEW JERSEY STATE POLICECRIMINAL JUSTICE RECORDS BUREAU

609-882-2000

Captain Stephen GerberBureau Chief

Lt. Edward McDonnellAssistant Bureau Chief

UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING UNIT

Lt. David ChambersUnit Supervisor

SFC Spencer Hildebrand Assistant Unit Head

SFC Luis Ponte A/SFC Robert RussoCompliance Squad Compliance Squad

Aparna ShahAnalytical Squad

OFFICE PERSONNELDeborah M. Steele

Supervisor

Chanique Bethea Gia Novembre

PROGRAMMING UNIT

A/SFC William White

Marina Novikov

PRINTING & GRAPHIC ARTS UNITBrian Workman

Unit Head

John Moceri Sharon Paul

Ted Carey Sharon Daily-Czachur

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NEW JERSEY CHIEFS OF POLICE ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE

NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING UNIT MEMBERS

SECTION 1—SYNOPSIS UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1New Jersey Uniform Crime Reporting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Profile of New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Crime Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Police Point of View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SECTION II—STATE SUMMARY AND OFFENSE ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Statewide Crime Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Violent Crime Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Nonviolent Crime Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Total Arrest Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Police Officers Killed and Assaulted Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Crime in New Jersey, United States and Northeastern Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Individual Index Offense Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Murder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Rape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Robbery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Aggravated Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Burglary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Larceny-Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Motor Vehicle Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Arson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SECTION III—STATE AND COUNTY ARREST SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Arrest Summary for Non-Index Offenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Manslaughter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Simple Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Arson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Forgery and Counterfeiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Fraud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Embezzlement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Stolen Property; Buying, Receiving, Possessing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Criminal/Malicious Mischief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Weapons – Carrying, Possessing, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Prostitution and Commercialized Vice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Sex Offenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Drug Abuse Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Gambling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Offenses Against Family and Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Driving Under the Influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Liquor Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Disorderly Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Vagrancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75All Other Offenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Curfew and Loitering Law Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Runaways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

SECTION IV—COUNTY OFFENSE AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Bergen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Burlington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Camden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Cape May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Cumberland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Essex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Hudson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Hunterdon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Middlesex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Monmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Ocean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Passaic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Salem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Somerset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Sussex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Warren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

SECTION V—INDEX OFFENSE ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Crime Index for Population Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Comparative Crime Rates for Population Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Urban, Suburban, Rural Crime – Five Year Comparison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Urban Municipalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Suburban Municipalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Rural Municipalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Universities and Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

SECTION VI—CRIME IN THE CITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Crime in the Cities Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Street Crime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107“Urban Fifteen” Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

SECTION VII—NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL-COUNTY OFFENSE AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATA . . . . . . 109New Jersey Municipal Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

SECTION VIII—RESORT MUNICIPALITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Resort Municipality Crime Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

SECTION IX—POLICE EMPLOYEE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173New Jersey Police Employee Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

SECTION X—LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED AND ASSAULTED SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . 185

SECTION XI—DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (Removed in lieu of separate publication.)

SECTION XII—BIAS INCIDENT SUMMARY (Removed in lieu of separate publication.)

GLOSSARY OF TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

CALCULATIONS OF RATES AND TRENDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

TABLES AND CHARTS

SECTION II—STATE SUMMARY—PART 1 AND INDEX OFFENSE ANALYSISTwenty-four Hour Crime Cycle in New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10New Jersey Crime Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Crime Index, Rate, Distribution, Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Crime Trends, Number, Rate, Clearances, Percent Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Index Offenses, Cleared – Percent, Adult, Juvenile Involvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Type and Value of Property Stolen and Recovered, Percent of Value Recovered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Five Year Recapitulation of Offenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Murder by Day of Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Murder Victims by Age, Sex and Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Murder – Weapon Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Relationship of Murder Victim to Offender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Murder Circumstances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Murder by County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Robbery – Weapons Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Robbery – Place of Occurrence, Average Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Robbery – Carjacking Offenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Aggravated Assault – Weapons Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Burglary – Location, Time, Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Larceny-Theft – by Type and Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Motor Vehicle Theft – Value Stolen and Recovered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Motor Vehicle Theft – Vehicles Recovered, Percent Recovered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Arson by Property Classification and Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

SECTION III—STATE AND COUNTY ARREST SUMMARYTotal Arrests by Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Comparison of State Arrests – Percent Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Arrest Trends by Age Group – Percent Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Total Arrest Trends by Sex – Males, Percent Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Total Arrest Trends by Sex – Females, Percent Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Total Arrests by Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Total Adult and Juvenile Arrests by Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Arrests by Ethnic Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52County Arrests by Ethnic Origin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Total Arrests by County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Adult Arrests by County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Juvenile Arrests by County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Comparative Arrests by County – Rate, Percent Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Adult and Juvenile Arrests by County – Male and Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61County Arrests by Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62County – Adult Arrests by Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63County – Juvenile Arrests by Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Police Disposition of Juveniles Taken into Custody by County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Total Arrests for All Drug Abuse Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Analysis of Drug Abuse Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Five Year Recapitulation of Drug Abuse Arrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Comparative Drug Arrests by County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

SECTION IV—COUNTY OFFENSE AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OVERVIEWIndex of Crime by County – Rate, Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Violent and Nonviolent Crime by County, Number and Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Analysis of Robbery, Burglary, and Larceny – County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Value of Property Stolen and Recovered by County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

SECTION V—INDEX OFFENSE ANALYSISCrime Index by Population Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Comparative Crime Rates for Population Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Crime Index Trends – Urban, Suburban, Rural – Five Year Comparison Percent Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Urban Crime Index Number, Rate, Percent Distribution Percent Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Suburban Crime Index Number, Rate, Percent Distribution Percent Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Rural Crime Index Number, Rate, Percent Distribution Percent Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101University and College Offense Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

SECTION VI—CRIME IN THE CITIESTen Year Comparison for State and Urban Cities over 50,000 Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Ten Year Summary – State, “Major Urban,” “Urban 15,” Percent Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Street Crime Trends – “Urban 15" Municipalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107“Urban 15" Municipal Profile Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

SECTION VII—NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL-COUNTY OFFENSE AND DEMOGRAPHIC DATAState, County, Municipal, Offense and Demographic Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110-165

SECTION VIII—NEW JERSEY CRIME RATES FOR RESORT MUNICIPALITIESResort Municipality Crime Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166-171

SECTION IX—NEW JERSEY POLICE EMPLOYEE DATATotal Number of Full-time Police Employees – State of New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Total Number of State Police Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Full-time State Law Enforcement Agency Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Full-time Municipal Police Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Number of Municipal Police Officers and Rate per 1,000 Population by County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176Number of Municipal Police Employees and Rate per 1,000 Population by County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177Full-time County Police Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178-179Full-time Police Employees, Universities and Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

SECTION X—LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KILLED AND ASSAULTED SUMMARYWeapons Used in Assaults on Police Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Assaults on Police Officers by Hour of Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188Police Assaulted by Type of Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189Assaults on Municipal Police Officers – Number, Rate per 100 Officers by County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

The New Jersey State Police UCR Unit is placing a greater reliance on the individualreporting agencies for the accuracy of the data published.

Section OneSection OneSYNOPSIS:UNIFORM CRIMEREPORTING PROGRAM

1— Synopsis: Uniform Crime Reporting Program —

— Synopsis: Uniform Crime Reporting System —2

The New Jersey Uniform Crime Reporting System is based upon the compilation, classification, and analysis of crime data reported by all NewJersey police agencies in accordance with the regulations prescribed by law.

DEFINITION

THE NEW JERSEY UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING SYSTEM

DEVELOPMENT

The New Jersey Uniform Crime Reporting Law (N.J.S.A. 52:17 B-5.1 et. seq.) was enacted on May 16, 1966, and became effective January 1, 1967.Responsibility for the establishment, direction, control, and supervision of the Uniform Crime Reporting System was assigned to the State’s Attorney General.The Attorney General authorized the New Jersey State Police to collect and collate the crime data received from law enforcement agencies within the state.

At the request of the Attorney General, the New Jersey State Police researched crime systems in operation throughout the nation in order to establish afirm foundation from which to grow. The most logical approach was the paralleling of the federal crime reporting system. There was a distinct need for acompatibility feature that would enhance both the state and federal systems through the data entry at both levels.

This compatibility has, as its nucleus, the standard classification of offenses established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Regardless of the labelplaced on a particular offense in the various states’ systems, i.e., felony, misdemeanor, disorderly persons, if the incident meets the federal standard itwill be reported as an offense.

The terms “crime” and “offense” are used interchangeably in this publication, and refer to an act committed in violation of a law which is reportable underthe guidelines of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

The New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association has served the program in an advisory capacity since 1966. The contributions of this association haveproved valuable to the success of the program. This association works in close harmony with the State Police as a means of improving the quality ofreporting through recommended program standards, policies and procedures.

COLLECTION OF CRIME DATA

As required by statute, all law enforcement agencies in the state submit monthly and annual summary crime reports to the program. During the year 2013,offense and arrest data were received from 470 full-time municipal police departments, one (1) part-time municipal police department, and the New JerseyState Police (acting as the reporting agent for the 76 municipalities without local police services). In addition to the 470 full-time municipal policedepartments there are 18 police departments contracted by other municipalities.

In addition to the above agencies, arrest data was received from the state’s 21 prosecutors, sheriffs’ departments, one (1) county police department, andthree (3) county park police departments. In order to incorporate all New Jersey law enforcement agencies under the system, the ten (10) other stateagencies with law enforcement responsibilities, excluding state police, as well as 14 college campus police departments were incorporated within theprogram. Collectively, a total of 542 law enforcement agencies submit the reports to the New Jersey State Police.

METHOD

A State of New Jersey Uniform Crime Reporting Guide has been distributed to all contributors. It outlines reporting procedures in detail, and is completeto the extent of providing examples and illustrations. Field representatives provide additional instruction and clarification when required.

All reported offenses are related to the municipality in which they occur rather than to the agency which may conduct the investigation. The clearance iscredited to the municipality in which the offense occurred. Each contributing agency is responsible for compiling its own reports. Law enforcement agenciesreport the number of known offenses according to the following categories: Homicide (Murder and Manslaughter), Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault,Burglary, Larceny-Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson. The “Crime in New Jersey,” and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s “Crime in the United States”publications exclude manslaughters, simple assaults, and arsons from the “Index” offenses. These are further referred to as “violent” and “nonviolent”

— Synopsis: Uniform Crime Reporting System — 3

crimes as graphically illustrated in Section VII under “Municipal and County Offenses and Demographic Data,” and Section II, “State Summary and OffenseAnalysis.”

All reported offenses are compiled from a record of all criminal complaints received by police from victims or other sources, or discovered by the policeduring routine operations. Complaints determined to be unfounded are eliminated from this count. Analytical data pertaining to specific crime categoriesare also reported, i.e. total adult and juvenile arrests made during the month. Police killed or assaulted and arson data are also collected monthly. Policepersonnel information is submitted on an annual basis.

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VERIFICATION PROCESSES

The uniformity and accuracy of data gathered from contributors must be safeguarded through various ways. Although guidelines and instructions areprovided to each contributor, they are not the panaceas for the accuracy being sought.

The reports received by the Uniform Crime Reporting Unit are recorded and examined for mathematical accuracy and reasonableness of the interpretationof the offense classifications. Improper classifications, changes in reporting procedures, or actual change are identified in this manner. Errors of a minornature are corrected by direct telephone contact with the contributors, while all other errors are resolved through a personal visit by a field representativeto the reporting agency.

Further verification is accomplished through the analysis of statistical data accrued from the reports submitted. Fluctuations in crime rates noted fromprevious submissions are verified by the field representatives through their municipal counterpart.

FUNCTION

Police executives make use of this data in administrative, planning, and operational determinations for their respective jurisdictions. The State Police UniformCrime Reporting Unit provides assistance to municipal police agencies through the individual analysis of statistics as they relate to specific crime problemswithin their jurisdiction. Police executives also use this data for identifying personnel and equipment needs. The Uniform Crime Reporting Programrequirements not only have increased police efficiency in reporting and record keeping areas, but have helped police in their day to day operations.

Although the data collected on the offenses of manslaughter and simple assault are not presented in the annual report, they are required for the federalsystem. Data for these offenses is processed and provided for research purposes.


PROFILE OF NEW JERSEYNew Jersey is situated between the major industrial markets of New York and Philadelphia. The geographic location of the state has been a major factorin its growth and development. The many miles of interstate roadways within the state connect New Jersey directly with the neighboring states of New York,Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Additionally, New Jersey roadways accommodate large volumes of traffic as a corridor for commerce and travelers fromthroughout the United States.

The state is geographically composed of 21 counties which contain 566 incorporated municipalities. Nationally, New Jersey, although 46th in size, rankstenth in population and first as the most densely populated state in the country. In addition to this density of 1,182.6 persons per square mile, New Jerseystill has many miles of rural areas and sparsely settled communities. The areas of density are concentrated around the major urban centers and thosevenues most accessible for commuting.

Area in SquareMiles

2012 EstimatedPopulation

2000 CensusPopulation

2012/2000Percent Change

2012 Density perSquare Mile

2000 Density perSquare Mile

7,495.73 8,864,590 8,414,350 5.4 1,182.6 1,122.6

STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PROFILESThe presentation of state, county and municipal profiles in this section is offered for the purpose of projecting, for the consideration of the reader, a groupof recognizable factors which may affect the amount and type of crime that occurs from community to community. Selection of the areas of information tobe related to individual municipalities was based on the immediacy and completeness of data available.

Population statistics presented here, and throughout this publication, were obtained from the Department of Labor, Division of Labor Market andDemographic Research.

Character of municipalities by urban, suburban and rural classifications, and square miles, were initially compiled by the Department of Community Affairs,Division of State and Regional Planning, Bureau of Statewide Planning, and will continue to be used for comparative purposes. Following is a list ofcategories used and a description of each category.

• URBAN CENTER Densely populated with extensive development.

• URBAN SUBURBAN Near an urban center but not as extremely developed and more residential areas.

• SUBURBAN Predominantly single family residential, within a short distance of an urban area.

• RURAL Scattered small communities and isolated single family dwellings.

• RURAL CENTER High density core area with surrounding rural municipalities.

Certain other socioeconomic factors present in varying degrees in all communities may have an influence on resulting crime rates. Obvious difficulties inthe identification, documentation and measurement of these factors, however, precluded their application in this report.Those factors presented were listed to affirm their existence within the county and community and to provide a base for consideration in the evaluationof that community’s crime experience.

RESORT MUNICIPALITY CRIME RATES

On July 10, 1998, section 4 of P.L. 1966, c37(C.52:17B-5.4) was amended to require the Uniform Crime Report to include, in addition to the regularstatistics, an alternative calculation that takes into account the seasonal population of resort municipalities.

The Department of Labor has been mandated to determine which municipalities qualify as resort municipalities and certify their annual mean population(which includes seasonal population estimates.)


CRIME FACTORSIn order to provide a meaningful statistical profile of crime within the State of New Jersey, each law enforcement agency must provide the Uniform CrimeReporting Unit with data that depicts specific crimes that are occurring within their jurisdiction. There is a need for compatibility with the National UniformCrime Reporting System and, therefore, categories of offense classifications used within the state are identical with those of the National System. This resultsin equitable conclusions being drawn from the data submitted.

Reported Part 1 offenses and arrests are recorded in the municipality where they occurred, regardless of the outside investigative agency which mayinvestigate, arrest, or otherwise dispose of the case.

The factors which influence crime rates are dependent upon characteristics of the community. When attempting to interpret the crime statistics presentedherein, one should be aware of the social structure and factors that lead to or cause criminal behavior.

Crime rates in this publication are based on the stable population of the municipality. Municipalities that experience high population increases due to specialevents or commuters or with high seasonal populations, may indicate a higher crime rate per one thousand than may be normal for a municipality theirsize. A separate section provides statistics for resort municipalities using crime rates which include seasonal populations.

Set forth below are some factors which, by type and volume, will affect the crime rate that occurs from place to place:

• Density and size of the community population and the metropolitan areas of which it is a part.

• Composition of the population with reference particularly to age, sex and race.

• Economic status, including job availability, and mores of the population.

• Relative stability of population, including commuter, seasonal, and other transient types.

• Climate, including seasonal weather conditions.

• Cultural conditions, such as educational, recreational, and religious characteristics.

• Effective strength of law enforcement agencies.

• Administrative and investigative emphases of law enforcement.

• Policies of other components of the criminal justice system (i.e., prosecutorial, judicial, correctional, and probational).

• Crime reporting practices of the general citizenry.

• Attitudes of the public toward crime reporting.

• The administrative and investigative efficiency of the local law enforcement agency, including the degree of adherence to crime reportingstandards.

• Cooperation of adjoining and overlapping police agencies.


THE POLICE POINT OF VIEWThe New Jersey State Police Uniform Crime Reporting Unit surveyed various police agencies of the state, attempting to ascertain their opinion concerningfactors contributing to the increase or decrease of specific crimes in their municipality. One of the goals of the Uniform Crime Reporting Unit is to assistpolice in reducing crime by first identifying its extent, type and location. The following viewpoints are offered with the expectation of reaching this goal.

ROBBERY

Decreases:

• More stringent sentencing requirements under the State Criminal Code.

• Advanced technology in communications has led to increased exchanges of information between police departments.

• Highly visible foot patrols being deployed in commercial areas and densely populated residential areas.

• Use of Anti-crime Unit in high robbery areas.

Increases:

• Resort areas have shown an increasing seasonal population.

• Our highly mobile society provides easy access to areas which were previously difficult to reach.

BURGLARY

Decreases:

• Better deployment of police personnel, such as highly visible foot patrols in high density crime areas, and increased patrols during probabletime and at probable locations of burglaries.

• More stringent sentencing requirements under the State’s Criminal Code have been a deterrent.

• Crime Prevention Programs are being stressed in many communities and citizens have been taking a more active part by reportingsuspicious persons or circumstances.

Increases:

• Extreme increases in population in certain areas have led to new housing in suburban and rural areas.

• Husband and wife are both working; leaving homes frequently unoccupied for long periods of time.

LARCENY

Decreases:

• Public awareness programs contribute to the decrease in thefts from parked vehicles.

• Improved or additional lighting deters criminal acts from occurring in parking areas.

• “Safe Streets” Programs and Anti-crime Units have been established in many communities.


Increases:

• Shoplifting is a theft that police have little or no control over. Store security forces are under the control of the store administration, and theirpolicies vary from strict enforcement, arrest and prosecution, to only a warning. Policy change has been directed toward prosecuting theoffenders rather than warning them, causing to some extent an increase in the number of shoplifting offenses reported to the police.

• Certain types of property such as CD players, radar detectors and radios are popular and present resale opportunities.

• Youth gang activity on the increase resulting in thefts from motor vehicles.

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

Decreases:

• Stronger sentencing of career criminals has been effective.

• Modern ignition systems and anti-theft devices act as a deterrent.

• Better lighting in parking lots has helped decrease motor vehicle thefts.

Increases:

• The tremendous replacement cost of auto parts has contributed significantly to the increase in motor vehicle thefts for the purpose of autoparts resale.

— State Summary & Offense Analysis — 9

Section TwoSection TwoSTATESUMMARY & OFFENSEANALYSIS

— State Summary & Offense Analysis —10

24 HOUR CRIME CYCLE IN NEW JERSEY2013


NEW JERSEY CRIME CLOCK2013

CRIME INDEX OFFENSE1 every 2 minutes and 43 seconds

VIOLENT CRIME1 every 21 minutes

and 30 seconds

NON-VIOLENT CRIME1 every 3 minutes

and 8 seconds

MURDER1 every 21 hoursand 51 minutes

ROBBERY1 every 43 minutes

and 29 seconds

RAPE1 every 10 hours

and 1 minute

AGGRAVATED ASSAULT1 every 43 minutes

and 28 seconds

BURGLARY1 every 14 minutes

and 41 seconds

LARCENY-THEFT1 every 4 minutesand 27 seconds

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT1 every 38 minutes

and 20 seconds


CRIME INDEX FOR THE STATE - 2013


CRIME TRENDS - NUMBER - RATE - CLEARANCES2012/2013 - PERCENT CHANGES


Index Offenses ClearedAdult and Juvenile Distribution - 2013

Actual

Numbers

By

Percentage

Percent distribution may not add to 100 due to rounding.


TYPE AND VALUES OF PROPERTY STOLEN AND RECOVERED2012/2013


STATE OF NEW JERSEYFIVE YEAR RECAPITULATION OF OFFENSES

2009 THROUGH 2013


STATEWIDE CRIME SUMMARY - 2013

VIOLENT CRIME SUMMARY


NONVIOLENT CRIME SUMMARY



TOTAL ARREST SUMMARY

POLICE OFFICERS KILLED AND ASSAULTED SUMMARY


CRIME IN NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES ANDTHE NORTHEAST REGION

• Violent crime in New Jersey decreased 1percent and the Northeast Region decreased 4 percent compared to the previous year, whileviolent crime in the United States decreased by 4 percent overall.

• Nonviolent crime in New Jersey decreased 8 percent, while the Northeast Region decreased 6 percent from the previous year. Nonviolentcrime in the United States decreased 4 percent when compared to the 2012 figure.

INDIVIDUAL INDEX OFFENSESPercent Change

2012/2013New Jersey United States Northeastern Statesl

Murder 4 -5 -7

Rape -16 -6 -10

Robbery 6 -3 -3

Aggravated Assault -7 -5 -5

Burglary -16 -9 -12

Larceny-Theft -4 -3 -4

Motor Vehicle Theft -17 -3 -10

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania. * Percent change less than one-half of one percent.

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MURDER


MURDER VICTIMS BY AGE, SEX AND RACE2013


MURDER DISTRIBUTION BY TYPE OF WEAPON2013


RELATIONSHIP OF MURDER VICTIMS TO OFFENDER

MURDER CIRCUMSTANCES


MURDERS BY COUNTY - 2013

1SUSSEX 22

PASSAIC

6BERGEN

1WARREN 2

MORRIS147

ESSEX24 — HUDSON

2HUNTERDON

3SOMERSET

20UNION

13MIDDLESEX

41MERCER 12

MONMOUTH

9BURLINGTON

7OCEAN

8ATLANTIC

69CAMDEN

6GLOUCESTER

4SALEM

4CUMBERLAND

0CAPE MAY


RAPE


ROBBERY


ROBBERY WEAPON BY DISTRIBUTION2013

PLACE OF OCCURRENCE


CARJACKING HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of carjacking offense statistics for 2013 are listed below:

• There were 389 carjacking offenses reported to the police; which involved 429 victims, including passengers.

• Carjackings decreased 4% when comparing 2013 to 2012 reported offenses.

• Twenty-five of the 566 municipalities in New Jersey reported carjackings.

• Firearms were involved in 71% (277) of all carjackings. Less than one-half of one percent (1) of the firearms used were assault firearms.Shootings were involved in 2 percent (8) of all carjackings.

• New Jersey registered vehicles represented 86% (333) of all carjackings. Mercedes-Benz represented the most frequently carjacked vehicle at12%. The most frequently targeted vehicle year was 2013 with 12% (47).

• Seventy-two percent (280) of all carjacked vehicles were recovered. The average value of a carjacked motor vehicle was $12,355.

• Carjackings occurred in a residential area 85% (330) of the time. The hours of darkness (6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) accounted for 69% (269) of allcarjackings.

• Eleven percent (41) of all carjackings were witnessed.

• The most frequent victim age group was 30-34, which accounted for 18% (76) of the victim total (429). Sixty-nine percent (298) of all victimswere male. Fifty-three percent (227) of all victims were black.

• The total number of offenders was 772. Insufficient analysis information was supplied on 71% (549) of the offenders. Of all known offenders(223), 20-24 was the most frequent offender age group and accounted for 49% (109). Ninety-eight percent (219) of all known offenders weremale. Eighty-nine percent (198) of all known offenders were black.

• Juveniles accounted for 11% (3) of the total arrests for carjacking (27), while adults accounted for 89% (24).

• January had the highest number of offenses with 49, accounting for 13% of all carjacking offenses.

• Sunday and Saturday recorded the highest number of offenses with (49) each, accounting for 13% of all carjackings.

• Region I, which consists of Essex, Hudson, and Union counties, accounted for 84% (328) of all carjackings.

• One murder was reported in 2013 as a result of carjacking.

• Five percent (19) of all carjackings (389) were cleared by arrest.


CARJACKING OFFENSESCOUNTY AND STATE TOTALS - 2012

County Number ofOffenses

EstimatedVehicle Value

Actual Number of Vehicles Recovered

OffensesCleared by

Arrest

Number ofPersonsArrested

Atlantic - - - - -

Bergen 1 $3,000 1 - -

Burlington - - - - -

Camden 29 $249,600 4 - -

Cape May - - - - -

Cumberland - - - - -

Essex 287 $3,044,500 249 12 19

Gloucester 1 $1,200 1 - -

Hudson 18 $545,000 8 - -

Hunterdon - - - - -

Mercer 16 $190,000 8 3 4

Middlesex 2 $90,000 - - -

Monmouth 2 $11,500 2 2 2

Morris - - - - -

Ocean 1 $3,000 1 - -

Passaic 9 $105,500 3 - -

Salem - - - - -

Somerset - - - - -

Sussex - - - - -

Union 23 $563,001 3 2 2

Warren - - - - -

TOTAL 389 $4,806,301 280 19 27


AGGRAVATED ASSAULT


AGGRAVATED ASSAULTWEAPON DISTRIBUTION

2013

3,742

3,476

2,5682,304

Firearm19%


BURGLARY



BURGLARY2013


LARCENY-THEFT


LARCENY-THEFT (Except Motor Vehicle Theft) - 2013

ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS OF LARCENY-THEFT


MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT

In Uniform Crime Reporting, motor vehicle theft includes all thefts and attempted thefts of a motor vehicle. This includes the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle which is defined as a self-propelled vehicle that runs on the surface and not on the rails. This definition excludes taking a motor vehicle for temporary use, such as family situation, or unauthorized use by others having lawful access to the vehicle. The motor vehicle theft category includes the subheadings of autos, trucks and buses, and other vehicles (motorcycles, mopeds, etc.)


MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT VALUES

64.0% OF STOLEN VALUE RECOVERED

MOTOR VEHICLES RECOVERED

Recovery of Motor Vehicles

$139,623,762

$88,979,620


ARSON


ARSON - 2013

— State & County Arrest Summary — 43

Section ThreeSection ThreeSTATE & COUNTYARREST SUMMARY

— State & County Arrest Summary —44

TOTAL ARRESTS BY AGE - 2013


TOTAL ARRESTS BY AGE - 2013


COMPARISONS OF STATE ARRESTS - 2012/2013


ARREST TRENDS BY AGE GROUP - 2012/2013


TOTAL ARREST TRENDS BY SEX - 2012/2013


TOTAL ARRESTS BY RACE - 2013


TOTAL ARRESTS BY ETHNIC ORIGIN - 2013


COUNTY ARRESTS BY ETHNIC ORIGIN - 2013


TOTAL ARRESTS BY COUNTY - 2013


ADULT ARRESTS BY COUNTY - 2013


JUVENILE ARRESTS BY COUNTY - 2013


COMPARATIVE ARRESTS BY COUNTY2012/2013


ADULT AND JUVENILE ARRESTS BY COUNTYMALE - FEMALE - 2013


COUNTY ARRESTS BY RACE - 2013


POLICE DISPOSITION OF JUVENILES TAKEN INTO CUSTODYBY COUNTY - 2013


MANSLAUGHTERDefinition

The unlawful killing of a human being by another through gross negligence. Arrests relating to traffic fatalities are included.

SIMPLE ASSAULTDefinition

Simple assault, as defined under the New Jersey Uniform Crime Reporting System, is an assault or an attempted assault where no weapon is used and which does not result in serious or aggravated injury to the victim.

ARREST SUMMARY FOR NON-INDEX OFFENSES

ARSONDefinition

Under this program, arson is defined as the willful or malicious burning, or attempting to burn, with or without intent to defraud; a dwelling, house, building, ship or vessel, motor vehicle or aircraft, contents of building, personal property of another, etc.

There were 224 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for arson during this year, a decrease of 12 percent when compared to 2012.

Adults accounted for 57 percent and juveniles accounted for 43 percent of the arrests.

Males accounted for 79 percent and females 21 percent of the arrests.

Sixty-six percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 31 percent were black, and 4 percent were other races.

The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 22 percent of the arrests and 78 percent were non-Hispanic.

There were 23,029 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for simple assault during this year, a decrease of 4 percent when compared to 2012.



Sixty-two percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 36 percent were black, and 2 percent were other races.


There were 25 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for manslaughter during this year, a decrease of 29 percent when compared to 2012.



Sixty-four percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, and 36 percent were black.



FORGERY AND COUNTERFEITINGDefinition

The definition of forgery and counterfeiting is the making, altering, uttering or possessing or attempting to make, alter, utter or possess, with intent to defraud, anything false which is made to appear true.

EMBEZZLEMENTDefinition

The definition of embezzlement is the misappropriation or misapplication of money or property entrusted to one`s care, custody or control.

FRAUDDefinition

In Uniform Crime Reporting, fraud is the fraudulent conversion and obtaining money or property by false pretenses. This includes bad checks, confidence games, etc., except forgeries and counterfeiting.

There were 275 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for embezzlement during this year, an increase of 33 percent when compared to 2012.



Sixty-two percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 36 percent were black, and 3 percent were other races.


There were 4,855 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for fraud during this year, an increase of 43 percent when compared to 2012.



Fifty-three percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 45 percent were black, and 2 percent were other races.


There were 1,318 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for forgery and counterfeiting during this year, a decrease of 26 percent when compared to 2012.



Fifty-five percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 43 percent were black, and 2 percent were other races.



STOLEN PROPERTY(Buying Receiving, Possessing)

Definition

Included in this class are all offenses of buying, receiving, and possessing stolen property, as well as all attempts to commit any of these offenses.

CRIMINAL/MALICIOUS MISCHIEFDefinition

Criminal/Malicious mischief is defined as the willful destruction, injury, disfigurement, or defacement of property without consent of the owner or persons having custody or control.

WEAPONS: CARRYING, POSSESSING, etc.Definition

Under this program, this offense includes all the violations of regulations or statute controlling the carrying, using, possessing, furnishing, and manufacturing of deadly weapons or silencers, and attempts.

There were 4,086 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for weapons; carrying, possessing, etc. during this year, an increase of 1 percent when compared to 2012.



Forty-five percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 54 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.



There were 4,141 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for criminal/malicious mischief during this year, a decrease of 13 percent when compared to 2012.





There were 3,229 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for stolen property; buying, receiving, possessing, etc. during this year, a decrease of 5 percent when compared to 2012.



Forty-eight percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 51 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.



SEX OFFENSESDefinition

Prostitution and commercialized vice are sex offenses of a commercialized nature and attempts. Included in this category are prostitution, keeping a bawdy house, procuring or transporting women for immoral purposes, etc.

PROSTITUTION AND COMMERCIALIZED VICEDefinition

Prostitution and commercialized vice are sex offenses of a commercialized nature and attempts. Included in this category are prostitution, keeping a bawdy house, procuring or transporting women for immoral purposes, etc.

DRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONSDefinition

Under the program, drug abuse violations are defined as the unlawful sale/manufacturing/possession/use of the below listed narcotics and drugs:a. Opium or Cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine).b. Marijuana, hashish, etc.c. Synthetic narcotics: manufactured narcotics which can cause true drug addiction (Demerol, methadone).d. Other: dangerous non-narcotic drugs (barbiturates, amphetamines, hallucinogens).

There were 1,168 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for prostitution and commercialized vice during this year, an increase of 26 percent when compared to 2012.



Fifty percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 43 percent were black, and 7 percent were other races.


There were 1,233 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for sex offenses (except forcible rape and prostitution) during this year, a decrease of 4 percent when compared to 2012.





There were 53,719 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for drug abuse violations during this year, a increase of 2 percent when compared to 2012.


Thirty-four percent of persons arrested for drug abuse violations were age 21 and under.


2013 TOTAL ARRESTS FOR ALLDRUG ABUSE VIOLATIONS



Sixty-one percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 38 percent were black and 1 percent were other races.

The Hispanic ethnic origin accounted for 15 percent of the arrests and 85 were non-Hispanic.

Arrests for possession/use of drugs accounted for 81 percent of the arrests, and the remaining 19 percent were for the sale/manufacturing of drugs.

Arrests for opium or cocaine and their derivatives represented 33 percent of the possession/use category and 58 percent of the sale/ manufacturing category. Overall, they accounted for 38 percent of the total drug abuse violation arrests.


2013 ANALYSIS OF DRUG ABUSE VIOLATION


STATE OF NEW JERSEYFIVE YEAR RECAPITULATION OF POSSESSION/USE -

SALE/MANUFACTURE DRUG ARRESTS2009 through 2013


COMPARATIVE DRUG ARRESTS BY COUNTY2012/2013


OFFENSES AGAINST FAMILY AND CHILDRENDefinition

The definition of offenses against family and children is the nonsupport, neglect, desertion or abuse of family and children.

There were 11,296 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for offenses against family and children during this year, a decrease of 11 percent when compared to 2012.



Fifty-four percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 45 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.


GAMBLINGDefinition

Gambling violations are defined as the promoting, permitting or engaging in illegal gambling.

There were 144 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for gambling during this year, an increase of 41 percent when compared to 2012.



Sixty-five percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 31 percent were black, and 4 percent were other races.


DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCEDefinition

Under the New Jersey Crime Reporting Program, the offense of driving under the influence is defined as the driving or operating of any motor vehicle while drunk or under the influence of alcohol or narcotics.

There were 24,876 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for driving under the influence during this year, a decrease of 6 percent when compared to 2012.



Eighty-two percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 15 percent were black, and 3 percent were other races.



DISORDERLY CONDUCTDefinition

In this category are placed all charges of committing a breach of the peace (disorderly person).

There were 16,315 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for disorderly conduct during this year, a decrease of 10 percent when compared to 2012.



Sixty percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 39 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.


LIQUOR LAWSDefinition

Included in this category are state or local liquor law violations, with the exception of ‘driving under the influence.’

There were 4,257 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for liquor laws during this year, a decrease of 23 percent when compared to 2012.



Eighty-seven percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 11 percent were black, and 2 percent were other races.


VAGRANCYDefinition

In this category are persons charged with vagabondage, begging, loitering, etc.

There were 285 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for vagrancy during this year, an increase of 19 percent when compared to 2012.



Sixty-three percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 35 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.




RUNAWAYSDefinition

For Uniform Crime Reporting purposes, this category is limited to juveniles taken into protective custody, under provisions of local statutes, as runaways.

There were 2,328 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for runaways during this year, a decrease of 10 percent when compared to 2012.


Forty percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, and 60 percent were black.



ALL OTHER OFFENSESDefinition

Included in this category are all violation of state and local laws, except those offenses that can be categorized into one of the specific crime classifications previously mentioned.

There were 126,814 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for all other offenses (except traffic) during this year, a decrease of 5 percent when compared to 2012.



Fifty-four percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, 45 percent were black, and 1 percent were other races.


CURFEW AND LOITERING LAW VIOLATIONSDefinition

In this category are juvenile arrests made for violations of local curfew or loitering ordinances.

There were 1,017 arrests reported by law enforcement agencies for curfew and loitering law violations during this year, a decrease of 41 percent when compared to 2012.


Fifty-two percent of total persons arrested in 2013 were white, and 48 percent were black.


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Section FourSection FourCOUNTY OFFENSE& SUPPLEMENTARY DATAOVERVIEW

— County Offense & Supplementary Data Overview —78

INDEX OF CRIME BY COUNTY - 2012/2013


VIOLENT AND NONVIOLENT CRIME BY COUNTY2012/2013


ANALYSIS OF ROBBERY, BURGLARY AND LARCENYBY COUNTY - 2012/2013


ANALYSIS OF ROBBERY, BURGLARY AND LARCENYBY COUNTY - 2012/2013

HUNTER-DON MERCER MIDDLE-

SEXMON-

MOUTH MORRIS OCEAN PASSAIC SALEM SOMER-SET SUSSEX UNION WARREN STATE

TOTALS


VALUES OF PROPERTY STOLEN/RECOVERED BY COUNTY - 2013


Atlantic CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 9,375 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Atlantic County during 2013, a 3 percent decrease when compared to 2012.

Violent crimes decreased 2 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 3 percent.

The crime rate for Atlantic County was recorded at 34 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 3 percent compared to the previous year.

Murder decreased from 29 in 2012 to 8 in 2013. Rape decreased from 74 in 2012 to 38 in 2013.

Robbery increased from 471 in 2012 to 521 in 2013. Burglary decreased from 1,814 in 2012 to 1,731 in 2013.

Aggravated assault decreased from 669 in 2012 to 657 in 2013.

The total value of property stolen in Atlantic County amounted to $14.4 million, of which 10 percent was recovered.

ARRESTS/CLEARANCESThere were 14,102 persons arrested during 2013, a decrease of 5 percent when compared to 2012.

Adult arrests decreased 4 percent to 13,066 and juvenile arrests decreased 16 percent to 1,036 in 2013.

The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 23 percent; juveniles were responsible for 9 percent of those cases.

Bergen CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 11,344 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Bergen County during 2013, a 7 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Bergen County was recorded at 12.3 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 7 percent compared to the previous year.


Robbery decreased from 298 in 2012 to 295 in 2013. Burglary decreased from 2,071 in 2012 to 1,649 in 2013.


The total value of property stolen in Bergen County amounted to $33.2 million, of which 29 percent was recovered.

ARRESTS/CLEARANCESThere were 20,911 persons arrested during 2013, an increase of 1 percent when compared to 2012.

Adult arrests increased 3 percent to 18,929 and juvenile arrests decreased 16 percent to 1,982 in 2013.


Burlington CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 8,448 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Burlington County during 2013, a 3 percent decrease when compared to 2012.

Violent crimes increased 6 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 4 percent.

The crime rate for Burlington County was recorded at 18.7 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 3 percent compared to the previous year.

Murder increased from 2 in 2012 to 9 in 2013. Rape remained the same in 2013.



The total value of property stolen in Burlington County amounted to $12.7 million, of which 15 percent was recovered.





Camden CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 17,434 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Camden County during 2013, a 12 percent decrease when compared to 2012.

Violent crimes decreased 5 percent while the nonviolent crime category decreased 13 percent

.The crime rate for Camden County was recorded at 33.9 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 12 percent compared to the previous year.


Robbery decreased from 1,183 in 2012 to 1,078 in 2013. Burglary decreased from 3,983 in 2012 to 3,229 in 2013.

Aggravated assault decreased from 1,771 in 2012 to 1,729 in 2013.

The total value of property stolen in Camden County amounted to $20.9 million, of which 22 percent was recovered.




Cape May CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 4,175 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Cape May County during 2013, a 11 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Cape May County was recorded at 43.4 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 11 percent compared to the previous year.

Murder decreased from 2 in 2012 to 0 in 2013. Rape increased from 12 in 2012 to 22 in 2013.

Robbery increased from 53 in 2012 to 63 in 2013. Burglary decreased from 1,055 in 2012 to 833 in 2013.


The total value of property stolen in Cape May County amounted to $3.3 million, of which 14 percent was recovered.


Adult arrests decreased 4 percent to 7,339 and juvenile arrests decreased 15 percent to 540 in 2013.


Cumberland CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 7,688 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Cumberland County during 2013, a 1 percent increase when compared to 2012.

Violent crimes decreased 2 percent while the nonviolent crime category increased 1 percent.

The crime rate for Cumberland County was recorded at 48.5 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, an increase of 1 percent compared to the previous year.




The total value of property stolen in Cumberland County amounted to $7 million, of which 22 percent was recovered.





Essex CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 25,720 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Essex County during 2013, a 5 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Essex County was recorded at 32.7 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 5 percent compared to the previous year.

Murder increased from 121 in 2012 to 147 in 2013. Rape decreased from 131 in 2012 to 102 in 2013.

Robbery increased from 2,962 in 2012 to 3,865 in 2013. Burglary decreased from 4,849 in 2012 to 4,334 in 2013.


The total value of property stolen in Essex County amounted to $54.7 million, of which 67 percent was recovered.




Gloucester CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 7,425 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Gloucester County during 2013, a 8 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Gloucester County was recorded at 25.6 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 8 percent compared to the previous year.




The total value of property stolen in Gloucester County amounted to $10.6 million, of which 17 percent was recovered.




Hudson CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 13,952 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Hudson County during 2013, a 10 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Hudson County was recorded at 21.4 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 10 percent compared to the previous year.




The total value of property stolen in Hudson County amounted to $30.9 million, of which 33 percent was recovered.


Adult arrests decreased less than one-half of one percent to 17,769 and juvenile arrests decreased 17 percent to 1,318 in 2013.



Hunterdon CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 1,070 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Hunterdon County during 2013, a 7 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Hunterdon County was recorded at 8.4 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 7 percent compared to the previous year.


Robbery increased from 4 in 2012 to 8 in 2013. Burglary decreased from 266 in 2012 to 214 in 2013.


The total value of property stolen in Hunterdon County amounted to $3.1 million, of which 16 percent was recovered.




Mercer CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 9,360 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Mercer County during 2013, a 6 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Mercer County was recorded at 25.4 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 6 percent compared to the previous year.




The total value of property stolen in Mercer County amounted to $14.5 million, of which 24 percent was recovered.




Middlesex CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 14,567 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Middlesex County during 2013, a 4 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Middlesex County was recorded at 17.7 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 4 percent compared to the previous year.

Murder remained the same in 2013. Rape decreased from 75 in 2012 to 66 in 2013.



The total value of property stolen in Middlesex County amounted to $30.4 million, of which 20 percent was recovered.





Monmouth CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 12,451 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Monmouth County during 2013, a 6 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Monmouth County was recorded at 19.8 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 6 percent compared to the previous year.




The total value of property stolen in Monmouth County amounted to $22.4 million, of which 18 percent was recovered.

ARRESTS/CLEARANCESThere were 26,376 persons arrested during 2013, a decrease of less than one-half of one percent when compared to 2012.



Morris CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 5,268 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Morris County during 2013, a 5 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Morris County was recorded at 10.6 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 5 percent compared to the previous year.

Murder remained the same in 2013. Rape decreased from 38 in 2012 to 27 in 2013.

Robbery increased from 104 in 2012 to 129 in 2013. Burglary decreased from 1,145 in 2012 to 860 in 2013.


The total value of property stolen in Morris County amounted to $12 million, of which 17 percent was recovered.




Ocean CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 10,485 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Ocean County during 2013, a 11 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Ocean County was recorded at 18.1 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 11 percent compared to the previous year.

Murder increased from 5 in 2012 to 7 in 2013. Rape increased from 30 in 2012 to 41 in 2013.



The total value of property stolen in Ocean County amounted to $16.2 million, of which 11 percent was recovered.





Passaic CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 12,358 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Passaic County during 2013, a 9 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Passaic County was recorded at 24.6 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 9 percent compared to the previous year.




The total value of property stolen in Passaic County amounted to $16.7 million, of which 24 percent was recovered.




Salem CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 1,627 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Salem County during 2013, a 4 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Salem County was recorded at 24.7 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 4 percent compared to the previous year.

Murder increased from 1 in 2012 to 4 in 2013. Rape increased from 13 in 2012 to 16 in 2013.

Robbery decreased from 47 in 2012 to 39 in 2013. Burglary decreased from 489 in 2012 to 446 in 2013.


The total value of property stolen in Salem County amounted to $2.4 million, of which 9 percent was recovered.




Somerset CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 4,301 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Somerset County during 2013, a 8 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Somerset County was recorded at 13.1 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 8 percent compared to the previous year.

Murder increased from 2 in 2012 to 3 in 2013. Rape remained the same in 2013.

Robbery decreased from 109 in 2012 to 105 in 2013. Burglary decreased from 1,027 in 2012 to 936 in 2013.

Aggravated assault increased from 92 in 2012 to 103 in 2013.

The total value of property stolen in Somerset County amounted to $9.2 million, of which 16 percent was recovered.





Sussex CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 1,510 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Sussex County during 2013, a 20 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Sussex County was recorded at 10.2 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 20 percent compared to the previous year.


Robbery decreased from 21 in 2012 to 8 in 2013. Burglary decreased from 425 in 2012 to 292 in 2013.


The total value of property stolen in Sussex County amounted to $2.6 million, of which 7 percent was recovered.



The total clearance rate for Index offenses was 22 percent; juveniles were responsible for 9 percent of those cases

Union CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 12,663 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Union County during 2013, a 6 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Union County was recorded at 23.3 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 6 percent compared to the previous year.




The total value of property stolen in Union County amounted to $34.2 million, of which 38 percent was recovered.




Warren CountyVOLUME/RATE

A total of 1,693 Crime Index Offenses were reported to the police of Warren County during 2013, a 3 percent decrease when compared to 2012.


The crime rate for Warren County was recorded at 15.7 victims for every 1,000 permanent inhabitants, a decrease of 3 percent compared to the previous year.

Murder remained the same in 2013. Rape increased from 9 in 2012 to 12 in 2013.

Robbery increased from 17 in 2012 to 18 in 2013. Burglary increased from 316 in 2012 to 354 in 2013.


The total value of property stolen in Warren County amounted to $2.2 million, of which 11 percent was recovered.


Adult arrests decreased 2 percent to 3,804 and juvenile arrests changed 0 percent to 221 in 2013.


— Index Offense Analysis — 95

Section FiveSection FiveINDEX OFFENSEANALYSIS� Population Groups�

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Urban-Suburban-Rural MunicipalitiesColleges and Universities

— Index Offense Analysis —96

CRIME INDEX FOR POPULATION GROUPS - 2013

The presentation of crime statistics by population groups was made for the purpose of projecting, for consideration, the relative crime experience of com-munities of varying populations. Although the individual municipalities within the various groups may be geographically separated, their inclusion into a specific group was predicated by the similarity in population with the other municipalities within the group. Municipalities within the same group may differ widely when all factors are considered, but they do share the common bond of population size. The grouping of communities in this manner allows recognition of variances in the crime volumes, rates and clearances between the established groups.

Set forth below are the established municipal groupings as used in this section:


COMPARATIVE CRIME RATES FOR POPULATION GROUPS2013


OFFENSESURBAN SUBURBAN RURAL

2009 2013 PercentChange 2009 2013 Percent

Change 2009 2013 PercentChange

Murder 264 342 30 37 42 14 19 17 -11

Rape 635 513 -19 316 267 -16 90 94 4

Robbery 9,425 10,309 9 1,935 1,519 -21 277 259 -6

Aggravated Assault 9,902 9,000 -9 3,279 2,367 -28 929 723 -22

Burglary 20,374 19,964 -2 12,991 12,176 -6 3,563 3,655 3

Larceny-Theft 62,805 58,572 -7 53,584 48,263 -10 11,915 11,123 -7

Motor Vehicle Theft 11,971 10,814 -10 2,909 2,428 -17 621 467 -25

Total Crime Index 115,376 109,514 -5 75,051 67,062 -11 17,414 16,338 -6

Violent Crime 20,226 20,164 * 5,567 4,195 -25 1,315 1,093 -17

Nonviolent Crime 95,150 89,350 -6 69,484 62,867 -10 16,099 15,245 -5*Less than one-half of one percent.

The character of some municipalities has changed due to the updating of Urban, Suburban and Rural classifications.

! Comparing 2013 to 2009, Suburban communities experienced the largest percentage change in Index offenses, a decrease of 11 percent.

! Index crimes in Urban communities decreased 5 percent, while Rural communities decreased 6 percent.

! Comparing 2013 to 2009, Rural communities experienced the largest percentage change in violent crimes, a decrease of 17 percent.

! Suburban communities experienced a 25 percent decrease in violent crimes, and Urban communities remained the same.

! Comparing 2013 to 2009, Urban and Suburban communities experienced a 7.5 percent decrease in nonviolent crimes.

URBAN - SUBURBAN - RURAL CRIME5 YEAR COMPARISON

2009/2013 Summary Analysis


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UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE OFFENSE DATA - 2013

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Section SixSection SixCRIMEIN THE CITIES


CRIME IN THE CITIESThis section deals with serious crimes reported in the large urban cities of the state. These cities represent 19 percent of the population andhistorically account for one third of the reported Crime Index of the state.

This analysis involves the latest ten-year period 2004-2013 and endeavors further to identify crime trends in these urban areas.

The cities included in this analysis were initially categorized as urban municipalities (i.e., densely populated with extensive development) by the NewJersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of State and Regional Planning, Bureau of Statewide Planning, and will continue to be used forcomparative purposes.

The criteria used in the selection of these cities were (1) classified as urban character and (2) have a population of 50,000 or more inhabitants.

For further comparative analysis, the urban cities were subdivided into two distinct groupings.

Group number one consisted of the state’s six largest urban centers with populations of 80,000 or over and is categorized as “Major Urban.”

The second group included the “Major Urban” and the additional urban communities with populations of 50,000 or more inhabitants, and is referredto as the “Urban 15.”

“MAJOR URBAN”

• Camden City • Jersey City • Paterson City• Elizabeth City • Newark City • Trenton City

“URBAN 15”

• Bayonne City • Elizabeth City • Paterson City• Camden City • Irvington Town • Trenton City• Clifton City • Jersey City • Union City• Toms River Twp. • Newark City • Vineland City• East Orange City • Passaic City • Woodbridge Twp.

The accompanying table reflects percent changes in the state’s “Major Urban” and “Urban 15” municipalities Crime Index for the years 2004/2013.

— Crime in the Cities — 105

STATE AND URBAN CRIME INDEX OFFENSESPercent Change 2004/2013

NEW JERSEY “MAJOR URBAN” “URBAN 15”

Population2004 8,638,396 956,464 1,612,9592013 8,864,590 965,572 1,624,223Percent Change 3 1 1

TOTAL CRIME INDEX2004 242,444 53,010 79,8372013 192,914 39,765 57,092Percent Change -20 -25 -28

Violent Crime2004 30,917 11,038 15,9162013 25,452 11,084 13,816Percent Change -18 0 -13

Nonviolent Crime2004 211,527 41,972 63,9212013 167,462 28,681 43,276Percent Change -21 -32 -32

Murder2004 392 196 2612013 401 251 279Percent Change 2 28 7

Rape2004 1,328 295 4082013 874 214 288Percent Change -34 -27 -29

Robbery2004 13,071 5,350 7,6482013 12,087 5,969 7,318Percent Change -8 12 -4

Aggravated Assault2004 16,126 5,197 7,5992013 12,090 4,650 5,931Percent Change -25 -11 -22

Burglary2004 41,032 8,656 13,5912013 35,795 7,209 10,408Percent Change -13 -17 -23

Larceny-Theft2004 140,181 20,806 33,4682013 117,958 15,157 25,109Percent Change -16 -27 -25

Motor Vehicle Theft2004 30,314 12,510 16,8622013 13,709 6,315 7,759Percent Change -55 -50 -54

* Less than one-half of one percent.

Percent Change! During the ten-year period 2004/2013, the Crime Index in New Jersey decreased 20 percent, while the “Urban 15" cities decreased 28

percent and the six Major Urban cities decreased 25 percent.! Violent crime in the state decreased 18 percent, the 15 Urban cities decreased 13 percent, while the six Major Urban cities did not

experience any change.! Nonviolent crime in the state decreased 21 percent, the “Urban 15” decreased 32 percent and the six “Major Urban” decreased 32

percent.


CRIME IN THE CITIESTEN YEAR SUMMARY

COMPARATIVE CRIME INDEX DISTRIBUTION FOR STATE AND URBAN CITIES2004-2013

NEW JERSEY MAJOR URBAN URBAN 15

CRIME INDEX TOTAL 2,191,129 459,338 674,496Percent Distribution 21 31

Violent Crime 281,820 109,604 146,280Percent Distribution 39 52

Nonviolent Crime 1,909,309 349,734 528,216Percent Distribution 18 28

Murder 3,854 2,146 2,568Percent Distribution 56 67

Rape 10,780 2,673 3,680Percent Distribution 25 34

Robbery 124,073 55,210 71,818Percent Distribution 44 58

Aggravated Assault 143,113 49,575 68,214Percent Distribution 35 48

Burglary 393,794 81,340 120,612Percent Distribution 21 31

Larceny-Theft 1,312,054 179,035 293,855Percent Distribution 14 22

Motor Vehicle Theft 203,461 89,359 113,749Percent Distribution 44 56

Distribution:! Six major urban centers—Camden, Newark, Jersey City, Trenton, Paterson and Elizabeth—collectively represent 11 percent of New

Jersey’s total population. These same urban centers, during the period 2004 through 2013 accounted for 21 percent of the state’s totalcrime.

! “Major Urban” centers from 2004 through 2013 accounted for 39 percent of all violent crime and 18 percent of the nonviolent crimes inthe entire state.

! The 15 urban municipalities represent 18 percent of the state’s total population.

! “Urban 15” municipalities accounted for 31 percent of New Jersey’s total Crime Index. Violent crime was 52 percent of the state total, whilenonviolent crime was 28 percent of the state total during this ten-year period.

! Sixty-seven percent of all reported murders occurred in the “Urban 15” cities during this ten-year period.

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STREET CRIMEThere has never been a clear-cut definition for street crime within the criminal justice system. The nation’s clearinghouse for the collection anddissemination of criminal statistics, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has no criteria in the categorization of specific crimes to be designated ordefined as “street crimes.” More and more, this media term has been confused with the violent crime group of murder, rape, robbery, andaggravated assault.

Although any particular crime can and does occur on the street, this analysis, because of reporting constraints within the Uniform Crime ReportingSystem, is limited to defining street crimes as those offenses which occur, or are most likely to occur, on streets, highways, parking lots, etc.. Thesecrimes include highway robbery, purse-snatching, theft from autos, theft of auto parts and accessories, theft of bicycles, and motor vehicle thefts. Allare crimes against property and only one, highway robbery, falls in the violent crime group.

! During the ten-year period 2004-2013, the “Urban 15” cities accounted for 39.6 percent of the street crimes in the state.

! Sixty-nine percent of all highway robberies in the state occurred in the “Urban 15” cities during the ten-year period.

! Fifty-six percent of all motor vehicle thefts during the survey span occurred in these 15 urban municipalities.

! Twenty-nine percent of all purse-snatchings during the survey span were perpetrated in the “Urban 15” cities.

! In 2013, thefts from motor vehicles, theft of motor vehicle parts and accessories were at their lowest levels in this ten-year period.

! The accompanying table reflects percent distribution of street crime for the “Urban 15” cities for the years 2004-2013.

STREET CRIME TRENDS“URBAN FIFTEEN” MUNICIPALITIES

STREET CRIME 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 TOTALPercent of

StateTotal

Highway Robbery 5,761 6,085 5,935 5,142 5,527 4,926 5,254 5,578 5,349 5,876 55,433 69.1

Purse Snatching 418 541 374 319 245 252 240 276 274 211 3,150 28.6

Larceny from MotorVehicle 9,590 9,214 8,889 9,949 11,287 9,549 8,876 8,789 7,652 6,554 90,349 29.9

Larceny of MotorVehicle Parts &Accessories

4,769 4,639 3,239 3,435 3,396 2,993 2,791 2,698 2,333 2,404 32,697 40.1

Larceny of Bicycles 979 884 856 880 844 825 824 703 779 749 8,323 10.4

Motor Vehicle Theft 16,862 15,199 13,647 12,083 11,064 8,373 9,006 10,052 9,704 7,759 113,749 55.6

TOTAL 38,379 36,562 32,940 31,808 32,363 26,918 26,991 28,096 26,091 23,553 303,701 40.1

Percent of State“Street Crime” Total 42.7 41.8 39.4 39.1 39.3 36.9 37.9 39.1 40.9 40.4 40.4 -


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Section SevenSection SevenNEW JERSEYMUNICIPAL-COUNTYOFFENSE & DEMOGRAPHICDATA

All crime rates are based on permanent, year-round populations. Comparisons of crime ratesbetween individual municipalities should not be made without giving major consideration to thevolume of seasonal population, transients, tourists, and labor forces.

All offenses are recorded in the municipality of occurrence, regardless of the outside investigativeagency, i.e., Federal, State, County, College Campus Police.

Crime rates were not computed for municipalities with population less than 100.

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— New Jersey Municipal-County Offense & Demographic Data —110

MUNICIPALITY YEARCRIMEINDEXTOTAL

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DEMOGRAPHIC DATA POLICE EMPLOYEE DATA

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Character Male Female CivilianTOTALPolice

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