The Brief
- Camden ended 2025 with a 29% drop in homicides, the lowest total since 1985.
- Police say violent crime, robberies, and sexual assaults all declined last year.
- City leaders credit community policing and youth-focused programs for the progress.
CAMDEN, N.J. – Homicides and violent crime in Camden fell again in 2025, with city officials saying the latest numbers mark the safest year the city has seen in decades.
What we know:
The Camden County Police Department reported 12 homicides in 2025, down from 17 in 2024, which is a 29% reduction. Officials said it is the city’s lowest homicide total since 1985.…