How safe is Camden, NJ?

It's rare that cities get such negative reviews, but seasoned travelers warn others to stay away from Camden, New Jersey, if possible. The area around the USS New Jersey and the New Jersey State Aquarium is nice, but much of the city is seedy and crime ridden. read more

Camden, New Jersey, has long been one of the most dangerous places in America, but recent police cuts combined with the highest unemployment rate in New Jersey have made the city even deadlier. This year there have been 39 murders in the city of 77,000 -- on pace to break the all-time record set in 1995. read more

You are interviewing for a job in Camden and you are asking if any part of the city is safe. You don't seem to know anything about Camden except stereotypes. In all my years working in Camden I have never once felt unsafe. read more

Avoid Camden, NJ if You Can It’s rare that cities get such negative reviews, but seasoned travelers warn others to stay away from Camden, New Jersey, if possible. The area around the USS New Jersey and the New Jersey State Aquarium is nice, but much of the city is seedy and crime ridden. read more