Camden, NJ Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Camden, NJ Crime

Is Camden, NJ safe in 2026?

Camden's overall crime grade is an F, and its city-wide safety rating is Below Average (D) across 21 analyzed neighborhoods. Breaking that down: only 14% of neighborhoods (3 out of 21) earn a B grade or better, while 48% of neighborhoods fall into the D or F range. The two neighborhoods with the highest crime concentration — Centerville and Waterfront South — both carry F+ grades. That said, pockets of relative safety do exist: Beideman (Grade B, population 5,118) and Stockton (Grade B−, population 6,608) consistently rank as the city's most secure areas. Safety in Camden is highly neighborhood-dependent, so consulting the crime map before traveling or relocating is strongly recommended.

What is the crime rate in Camden, NJ?

When Camden's 21 neighborhoods are graded on a standard A–F scale, the distribution tells a stark story: 0% earn an A, 14.3% earn a B, 38.1% earn a C, 38.1% earn a D, and 9.5% earn an F. In practical terms, nearly half of all neighborhoods — 10 out of 21 — are rated D or F, signaling elevated crime risk. The remaining 8 neighborhoods in the C range, including Lanning Square, Fairview, and Marlton, sit at or below the national average for safety. Camden's 13.9% unemployment rate and 33.6% poverty rate are closely correlated with these crime patterns, as research consistently links economic hardship to higher incident rates. The city's crime map provides the most granular, up-to-date view of where specific incident types are occurring.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Camden, NJ?

Three neighborhoods stand out with B-range grades in 2026: Beideman (Grade B) leads the city with a median household income of $43,500 and a population of 5,118. Stockton (Grade B−) follows closely, with a median income of $46,172 — the highest of any neighborhood on this list — and a population of 6,608. Rosedale (Grade B−, population 5,121, median income $30,796) rounds out the top three. Notably, all three B-grade neighborhoods have median incomes significantly above Camden's city-wide median of $28,623, reinforcing the link between economic stability and lower crime rates. The next tier of relatively safer options includes Parkside (Grade C+, median income $42,711) and the Central Business District (Grade C+, median income $34,480), both of which outperform the city average on safety metrics.

Which neighborhoods in Camden have the highest crime?

The two neighborhoods with the lowest safety grades are Centerville and Waterfront South, both rated F+ — the worst designation in the grading system. Immediately above them, Morgan Village and Pyne Point each carry a D− grade, and Liberty Park earns a D. Together, these five neighborhoods account for a disproportionate share of Camden's overall crime burden. Combined, D and F grades represent 48% of all analyzed neighborhoods, compared to just 14% that rate B or above. Residents and visitors are advised to use the interactive crime map to review recent incident clusters in these areas before making travel or housing decisions.

Is Camden, NJ a good place to live in 2026?

Camden presents a complex picture for prospective residents. On the economic side, the city's median household income is $28,623, the median home value is $82,635 — well below state and national averages — and the median rent is $938/month, making it one of the more affordable housing markets in New Jersey. However, a 33.6% poverty rate and 13.9% unemployment rate create significant headwinds, and those economic stressors are reflected directly in the crime data: 48% of neighborhoods are graded D or F. For those willing to research specific areas, neighborhoods like Beideman, Stockton, and Rosedale offer meaningfully better safety profiles — all three carry B-range grades and have median incomes between $30,796 and $46,172. Affordability can be an advantage in Camden, but thorough due diligence using the crime map is essential before committing to any particular neighborhood.

How does Camden's crime compare to the rest of New Jersey?

Camden's overall crime grade of F and city-wide safety rating of Below Average (D) place it among the higher-crime municipalities in New Jersey. With a population density of 3,191 people per square mile and a poverty rate of 33.6% — more than triple the national average of roughly 11% — Camden faces structural challenges that most New Jersey cities do not. Only 3 of its 21 neighborhoods (14.3%) earn a B grade, and none earn an A, compared to many NJ suburbs where A and B grades dominate neighborhood-level assessments. The 38.1% of neighborhoods graded C — including Dudley, Bergen Square, and Marlton — represent areas that, while not the city's worst, still fall below what most residents would consider average safety for the broader state.