According to year-end data released by the city, Camden recorded 12 homicides in 2025, down from 17 in 2024 and 30 in 2023. Violent crime overall decreased by 6% compared with 2024.
But Dillon Reisman, a staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey who focuses on technology, said although Camden has come a long way in public safety, there should be more ...
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Camden County police drones combat crime from above

Camden County Police Department is taking crime-fighting to new heights with its expanded drone unit.
Camden County Police received a historic $430,000 donation to boost their drone program from two individuals who dodged corruption charges brought by Attorney General Matt Platkin.
A 75-year-old woman and her dog were killed in a hit-and-run crash in Voorhees Township, New Jersey, on Saturday, Jan. 17, ...
The Camden County Police Department's program began approximately six months ago. It's being bolstered by a hefty donation.
Camden has been experiencing historic declines in crime since 2021. At the start of last year, city officials announced a 55-year low in total crime. Between 2024 and 2025, total crime fell 10%.
CAMDEN, New Jersey -- With calls to 'defund the police' heard across the country and departments under close scrutiny, officials in Camden County, New Jersey see their law enforcement model as an ...
CAMDEN, Co., N.C. – The Camden County Sheriff’s Office released a statement in regards to a recent series of break-ins that occurred in the area. According to the statement, there have been four ...
The city of Camden last year reached its lowest homicide total since 1985, police said. In 2025, Camden recorded 12 homicides, the same number as in 1985. Homicides dropped down from 17 in 2024, and ...
— A police officer was bitten by a pit bull dog that a suspect trying to avoid apprehension sicced on officers during an arrest Thursday night in South Camden, according to the Camden County Police ...