The half-year UCR finds an increase in the number of murders and rapes, but a drop in reported robberies and aggravated assaults. Burglaries and thefts increased by 7 percent.
Overall, crime increased in 14 of the state's 21 counties.
Gloucester County reported the highest percentage increase - 19 percent. The highest numbers of crimes were reported in Essex and Camden counties.
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