Criminal Statistics
According to the 2016 crime report published by the New Jersey State Police as part of the Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Cumberland county recorded a 12% decline in crime rate compared to 2015 data. Index crime offenses decreased from 7,388 offenses to 6,468 with the most notable changes reflected in aggravated assault, larceny, and murder which recorded, 14%, 15%, and 31% declines respectively.
Larceny-theft remained the most reported crime with 4,130 reported incidents followed by burglary with 1,335 incidents and aggravated assault with 411 reported incidents. Robbery was the 4th most reported offense with 334 incidents while motor vehicle theft, which recorded an 11% increase compared to previous years data, recorded 183 reported incidents. Least reported were offenses of murder and rape, which reportedly occurred 11 and 64 times respectively.
Criminal Records
The New Jersey State Police Department is the primary state custodian of criminal history information. The Department processes requests for criminal history information and background checks of New Jersey residents in compliance with state laws. At the county level, this service is provided by the main law enforcement agency of the county - The Cumberland Sheriff's Office. However, while the state department provides the statewide criminal history of the subject, the Cumberland Sheriff's office only maintains records pertaining to events that occurred within county limits. Ultimately, Cumberland criminal records can be obtained at the state or county level.
How to Get Criminal Records
The Identification and Communications Bureau of the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is responsible for the storage and maintenance of criminal records of persons within the county. The Bureau processes requests for background checks and non-confidential criminal history information. Interested persons may request these records in person at:
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office,
220N. Laurel St.
Bridgeton, NJ
(856) 451-4449
(856) 451-8861
Requestors will be required to provide information regarding the subject such as their name, gender, date of birth and/or their social security number. The requesting party may also be required to pay a search and copy fee depending on the record requested.
How to Find Sex Offender Information
In compliance with state laws, the New Jersey State Police Department maintains a Sex Offender Internet Registry which lists information regarding convicted and registered sex offenders in Cumberland county. Interested persons may view sex offender locations and compliance status by searching the Registry by the name of the offender, address, zip code, proximity to specific locations and longitude/latitude. The Registry also features information regarding the work addresses of sex offenders as well as their internet IDs. Additionally, Cumberland county residents may opt to receive alerts from the Sheriffs Office regarding notable changes in offender location and compliance by registering to the Email Notification System of the state police department.
Where and How to Get Inmate and Jail Information
The Cumberland County Department of Corrections is charged with overseeing the affairs of the County jail and managing information regarding inmates domiciled in the correctional facility. The Department maintains an Inmate Lookup Tool with which interested members of the public can search and view information pertaining to current and past persons incarcerated in the county jail. Inmates can be searched by first and/or last name, and information such as their charges, detainers, bond conditions, court information, and incarceration can be retrieved using the tool. Information relating to inmate welfare, accounts, mail and visitation schedules can be viewed on the Jail Information Page while other queries regarding jail related matters can be directed to the corrections and jail staff at:
Cumberland County Jail
P.O. Box 717
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Court Records
Where and How to get Court Records
Court records of cases heard by the Cumberland County Superior Court are maintained in the county courthouse and are available to interested members of the public upon request.
Interested persons may obtain copies of court records that have been deemed non-confidential by querying the courthouse in person or by sending a written request via mail stating details such as the name of the plaintiff/defendant, the case file number, the litigant's name and the date the record was filed. Both in-person and mail requests can be made to:
Cumberland County Superior Court
Cumberland County Courthouse
60 West Broad Street, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone: (856) 451-8000
Location of Courts in the County
Listed below are the addresses and contact information of all the courthouses in Cumberland County, New Jersey:
Cumberland County Superior Court
Cumberland County Courthouse
60 West Broad Street,
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone: (856) 451-8000
Cumberland County Surrogate's Office
60 West Broad Street,
Suite A111,
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone: (856) 453-4800
Fax: (856) 451-7356
Bridgeton Joint Municipal Court
330 Fayette Street,
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone: (856) 451-7565
Fax: (856) 451-7638
Commercial Township Municipal Court
1768 Main Street,
Port Norris, NJ 08349
Phone: (856) 785-3100 ext. 316
Cumberland Salem Regional Municipal Court
1325 Highway 77,
Seabrook, NJ 08302
Phone: (856) 455-8722
Fax: (856) 451-6489
Maurice River Township Municipal Court
590 Main Street,
P.O. Box 218,
Leesburg, NJ 08327
Phone: (856) 785-1120 ext. 110
Millville Municipal Court
18 South High Street,
Millville, NJ 08332
Phone: (856) 825-7000 ext. 7619
Vineland Municipal Court
736 East Landis Avenue,
Vineland, NJ 08360
Phone: (856) 794-4214 ext. 4701
Fax: (856) 405-4619
Vital Records
The New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics and Registry registers vital events and maintains records of births, deaths, civil unions, marriages, and adoptions. As per state laws, access to copies of these records is restricted. However, eligible persons may request and obtain these records from the office. At the county level, divorce records are managed by the Cumberland County Superior Court while marriage, birth, and death records are maintained by the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the municipality where the event occurred.
Where and How to Get Divorce Records
Records of divorces granted by the Cumberland County Superior Court are maintained in the county courthouse and are available to interested persons upon request. To obtain copies of divorce records, the requesting party may query the courthouse in person or send a written request via mail stating details such as the name of the divorcees the case file number, the litigant's name and the date the record was filed. Both in-person and mail requests can be made to:
Cumberland County Superior Court
Cumberland County Courthouse
60 West Broad Street,
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone: (856) 451-8000
Where and How to Get Marriage Records, Birth Records and Death Records
An alternative to obtaining vital records from the office of the Registrar of Vital Statistics in the municipality where the event occurred, marriage records, birth records, and death records can be obtained from the State Vital Statistics office. In the state of New Jersey, these documents are not public record and as such, they will only be issued to the subject of the record, persons who have the legal authority to access the record and persons with legal, verifiable interests
To obtain a copy of a record, eligible persons are required to submit a completed birth/death record application or marriage record application to the office. The application must be accompanied by a copy of the requestor's government-issued ID, the correct fee, and proof of the relationship (if applicable). Applications should be made to:
New Jersey Department of Health
Office of Vital Statistics and Registry
P.O. Box 370
Trenton, NJ 08625-0370
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
