9January 2021
Crime is down in Camden, New Jersey, to a level not
seen in more than 50 years. Camden County officials stated there were 2,796 criminal activity reports visited the city throughout 2020, compared to 3,298 in 2019. Murders and shootings were down while robberies and sexual attack cases fell by double digits, 26% and 18% respectively.
The number of criminal offenses visited 2020 are considerably lower than the 10,724 events tape-recorded in 1974, the very first year of consistent criminal activity reporting.
Camden County and city officials have actually credited the relationship between authorities and the community as part of the factor for the drop in criminal activity.
“I understand that we can not do anything without working in performance with our community,” Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez stated in a statement. “It will continue to be necessary for us to be partners with our homeowners and other institutions in the city.”
Rodriguez was sworn in as the brand-new police chief on Dec. 31. He prospered Joseph Wysocki who retired at the end of the year.
Camden Mayor Frank Moran said he anticipates dealing with Rodriguez to build upon community policing efforts.