For Immediate Release:  April 10, 2025

The Atlantic City Police Department (ACPD) is releasing an overview of key departmental metrics for the first quarter of 2025, comparing them to the same period in 2024. This data highlights positive trends in crime reduction and community safety across the city.

According to the New Jersey State Police Offense Report, overall offenses in Atlantic City are down by more than 11% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Crime categories are broken down as follows:

• Crimes Against Persons (including homicide, assault, and sex offenses) are down by 22.28%, from 552 in 2024 to 429 in 2025.
• Crimes Against Property (including robbery, burglary, and theft) have decreased by 4.3%, from 674 in 2024 to 645 in 2025.
• Crimes Against Society (including drug offenses, weapons offenses, and prostitution) are down by 4.48%, from 201 in 2024 to 192 in 2025.

Total Group "A" Offenses have fallen by 11.28%, from 1,427 offenses in 2024 to 1,266 in 2025.

Homicide and non-fatal shooting investigations have seen a notable decrease. In 2024, ACPD investigated eight cases, whereas only three investigations have been reported so far in 2025—a 62.5% reduction. Notably, there have been no homicides in the first quarter of 2025, versus 6 in the first quarter of 2024. However, the department has investigated three non-fatal shooting incidents in 2025, compared to two in 2024.

In the first quarter of 2025, ACPD has responded to 24,733 calls for service, averaging approximately 274 calls per day. This represents a decrease from the 26,523 calls for service in the first quarter of 2024.

Arrests have remained consistent, with 1,161 individuals charged in the first quarter of 2024 compared to 1,159 in 2025. Notably, there has been an increase in juvenile arrests, with 67 juveniles charged in 2025 compared to 36 in 2024.

The City of Atlantic City continues to invest in technology and public safety initiatives. The Citywide Surveillance Camera Project, which is about two-thirds complete, is expected to further enhance crime investigations, motor vehicle crash analysis, and officer safety by providing real-time data to officers responding to calls for service. New surveillance cameras are coming online weekly, strengthening ACPD’s ability to monitor critical areas.

Additionally, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) has approved a $3 million grant to fund additional patrols in the Tourism District. Starting April 1, 2025, and running through March 31, 2026, this funding will allow ACPD to increase police presence along the Boardwalk, Pacific Avenue, and Atlantic Avenue. Five new utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) will also be deployed, enabling officers to better navigate the beach and Boardwalk areas. These new patrols will complement existing officer presence via bicycles and foot patrols.

“I am excited about the progress we’ve made in the first quarter of 2025 and the future improvements ahead for both the Atlantic City Police Department and our community,” said Chief James A. Sarkos. “Our officers are dedicated to swiftly responding to calls and providing effective solutions for residents and visitors. With the ongoing hard work, commitment and dedication of our officers, our partnerships with the city administration and other law enforcement agencies, the integration of advanced technologies and the support of the community, I am confident that we will continue to reduce crime and make a meaningful impact on public safety in Atlantic City.”

"There's this exaggerated narrative that Atlantic City is not clean and safe, but the facts and data tell a different story as the Atlantic City Police Department keeps showing why they are the best police department in the world," said City of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. "Whether it be through added manpower, new equipment and technology or promotions, the Small administration will continue to support our Law Enforcement in every way possible to make sure this downward trend in crime continues."

Alert sent on 04/10/2025 at 1:17PM EDT

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