During the period
between 1996-2000, there has been a decline in the overall rate of violent
crime arrests.
Newark and Camden
had the highest violent crime arrest rates in New Jersey.
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Violence-Related
Statistics for New Jersey
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|
Overall Violent Crime Rates |
| |
During the period
between 1996-2000, there has been a decline in the overall rate of violent
crime arrests. |
|
Newark and Camden
had the highest violent crime arrest rates in New Jersey. |
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Men, and African-American men in particular, were disproportionately more likely to be arrested for violent crimes. |
| Number of Violent
Crimes Committed in New Jersey (1996-2000) |
|
1996
|
1997
|
1998
|
1999
|
2000
|
|
| Murder |
337
|
334
|
321
|
287
|
288
|
| Rape |
1,972
|
1,730
|
1,623
|
1,412
|
1,352
|
| Robbery |
18,859
|
16,953
|
15,115
|
14,251
|
13,550
|
| Aggravated Assault |
21,252
|
20,635
|
18,663
|
17,629
|
17,086
|
| Total Violent Crime |
42,420
|
39,652
|
35,722
|
33,579
|
32,276
|
|
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| Data Source: New Jersey State Police Uniform Crime Report |