violent crime

Violent crime rose across in the country in the first six months of 2015 compared to the same period the year before, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the FBI.

With violent crime continuing to plague urban areas in New Jersey, the state's three largest cities are launching a unique anti-crime initiative.

No longer willing to let violent crime be a regional problem, law enforcement officials from across the state are partnering with community leaders and nonprofits to form partnerships and look at new strategies to address the issue.

New Jersey's attorney general says the state's overall crime rate increased three percent in 2011 compared to the previous year.