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Daily Crime Rate in Gloucester City Highest in NJ & Nation Says FBI

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The 2022 FBI Uniform Crime Rate indicates that Gloucester City has the highest crime rate in both the state of New Jersey and the entire nation, according to www.areavibes.com/  This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September 2023; this is the most current data available.

 

This alarming statistic prompts a critical examination of the factors contributing to such an elevated crime rate, particularly the role of leadership within the police department. One pertinent question arises: Could the city's crime issues be connected to the fact that we have a part-time police chief?

 

In addition to the troubling crime figures, Gloucester City also faces significant financial challenges. The city's property tax rate is among the highest in New Jersey, leading to further concerns. We must ask: Is this burden on residents a consequence of having a part-time city administrator?


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Former Mayor Spencer and Part-time Police Chief/City Administrator B. Morrell

 

Police Chief Brian Morrell was appointed as the temporary city administrator in December 2020 by former Mayor Daniel Spencer. The arrangement was meant to be short-term while the city sought a qualified individual to fill the position permanently. Three months later, a committee was formed to interview eight candidates for the role. Interestingly, Brian Morrell was one of the committee members involved in this selection process. Fast forward five years, and Morrell continues to serve in both capacities—part-time police chief and part-time city administrator.


 

When he was named the temporary administrator, police chief Morrell's salary was $144,000. Today, he earns a combined salary of $226,000 for his dual responsibilities. A breakdown of that figure reveals $185,000 for police chief and $41,000 for administrator.

 

 Despite being one of the highest-paid police chiefs for a town with a population of just 11,000, Chief Morrell has unacceptably chosen to withhold the weekly crime report from the public. His leadership has seen an unprecedented rise in police department personnel, now totaling 39—an all-time high for the city—yet he provides no justification for this expansion.

 

The weekly crime report is not just an administrative formality; it is a crucial tool for residents that sheds light on the types of crimes being committed and highlights the areas most affected. Alarmingly, we now know that Gloucester City boasts the highest crime rate in both the state and the nation, according to an FBI Uniform Crime Report.

 

Given these dire circumstances, it's clear why the head of the police department would want to keep such critical information hidden from the community. It is time for Chief Morrell to be transparent and accountable to the residents he serves. The public deserves to be informed about the reality of crime in their city.

 


 This raises critical questions about the effectiveness of governance in Gloucester City and the potential impact of part-time leadership on both crime and taxation. The proof is in the numbers. The data reveals a troubling narrative that we can no longer ignore. It is essential to acknowledge that relying on part-time positions for such crucial roles has proven to be a misguided decision, with potential consequences that affect the safety and financial stability of the community of Gloucester City.

 

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2022 FBI Uniform Crime Rate

for the 

City of Gloucester City

 

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Daily Crime In Gloucester City (Per 100,000 People)

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The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Gloucester City per 100,000 residents. In Gloucester City, the total number of daily crimes is 1.75 times more than the New Jersey average and 1.22 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Gloucester City are 1.16 times more than the New Jersey average and 1.57 times less than the national average. For property crime, Gloucester City has a daily crime rate that is 1.83 times more than the New Jersey average and 1.33 times more than the daily national average.

 

How Safe Is Gloucester City (Higher Is Better)

 

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Compared to the other cities in New Jersey and all other cities across the US, is Gloucester City safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Gloucester City is safer than 18% of other cities in the state of New Jersey. In addition, Gloucester City is safer than 36% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all New Jersey and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Gloucester City. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Gloucester City is below average in safety compared to other United States cities.

 

Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Gloucester City

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Gloucester City is

1 in 424

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Gloucester City is

1 in 39

The chance of being a victim of crime in Gloucester City is

1 in 36

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Gloucester City? In Gloucester City, you have a 1 in 424 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. Regarding property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 39. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Gloucester City, NJ, is 1 in 36.

Year Over Year Crime In Gloucester City (Per 100,000 People)

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An ideal indicator of whether Gloucester City is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Gloucester City has increased by 76% and the rate of property crime in Gloucester City has increased by 8%. The total crime rate in Gloucester City has increased by 11% year to year.

source areavibes.com/.

 

CNBNEWS NOTE: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September 2023; this is the most current data available.

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The 20 Worst Places to Live in New Jersey

 

19. Penns Grove

Penns Grove is a town in trouble. Its crime rate is a massive 73.14% higher than the US national average. Almost a third of its population lives below the poverty line.

Its schools are among the worst-founded and worst-performing in the state. Unemployment stands at a giant 18%. The median income, by contrast, is a tiny $34,500. It’s poor, it’s dispirited, and it’s in desperate need of a good news day.

 

18. Salem

 

Affordability might be nice, but you have to question the desirability of a place where the average home sells for just $86,000. Salem is just such a place.

Spend a little time here, and you’ll soon understand why no one is prepared to pay a decent price for a home. For a start, there’s nothing here.

Secondly, the job market is about as buoyant as a dead fish. Thirdly, 41.3% of the population lives below the poverty line. Fourthly, the median income is a minute $24,841. We could go on, but Salem clearly has enough problems to deal with without us adding to its woes.

 

13. Wildwood

 

If you thought small towns were charming, you clearly haven’t come across the likes of Wildwood in your travels. Despite having just 5,042 residents to its name, it’s got more problems than a city three times its size.

For a start, there’s the crime. How many crimes can happen in such a small population, you might ask? Judging by FBI data, an awful lot more than you might think.

According to the statistics, Wildwood is the second biggest hub of crime in New Jersey. If that wasn’t enough for unlucky residents to deal with, they’re also blighted by one of the worst unemployment figures in New Jersey – according to homefacts.com, unemployment hit an all-time high of 26.9% in April 2020 before dropping to a slightly lower but still depressing figure in the second half of the year.

 

11. Vineland

 

Vineland has a crime rate of 38 per one thousand residents, giving it one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes – from the smallest towns to the very largest cities.

Not great, is it, especially when you consider that it gives residents a one in 26 chance of being a victim of either violent or property crime. Unless you like the idea of becoming just another statistic, you might want to choose somewhere else to live.

 

10. Atlantic City

 

Back in 2015, onlyinyourstate.com ranked Atlantic City as one of the most dangerous places in the state. In the five years since, not a lot has improved.

Crime is still rife, problems are escalating, and beneath the glitz and glamour of this popular tourist destination is a city struggling to find its place.

 

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