Camden sees its lowest homicide rate since 1984

CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY (KYW Newsradio) — Crime was once again down in Camden last year, continuing a years-long trend of improvement.

There were 12 homicides in Camden in 2025, down from 17 in 2024 and the lowest total since 1984. But it’s not just homicides that are down. Violent assaults, robberies and other crimes are also down across the board.

County Commissioner Louis Cappelli said the police department has worked hard to regain the trust of residents, and the results speak for themselves…

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