The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announces a significant reduction in homicides and non-fatal shootings over the past several years, along with an impressive solve rate for the Atlantic County Major Crimes
Unit and the ACPD VCU. Atlantic County has seen a dramatic decline in homicides since 2012 and the statistics
are as follows:
•30 homicides in 2012
·22 homicides in 2017
•14 homicides in 2022
•12 homicides in 2023
•16 homicides in 2024