Overview

• Two men were killed in Atlantic City on New Year's Day, despite the area being covered by security cameras.
• Atlantic City is currently adding hundreds of new security cameras to the thousands already in place.
• The city has announced a $5 million state-financed program to install 200 cameras with five independent lenses apiece throughout city neighborhoods.
• Major crime increased in Atlantic City in 2023 compared with the previous year.
• Public opinion on the safety of Atlantic City is mixed, with some feeling safe and others expressing concern.