Skip to content

Sussex County Arrest Records

DISCLAIMER: The information on this webpage is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. InfoTracer is not a "consumer reporting agency" under the FCRA and does not provide "consumer reports". The information provided may not always be accurate and up to date as we do not verify or guarantee the accuracy or the amount of information provided through our website. For more details, see our Terms of Service.

Sussex County, NJ Arrest Records

What are Sussex County Arrest Statistics?

Sussex amassed 0 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Sussex’s arrest rate was 0.00 per 100,000 residents. The county of Sussex is 100.00% lower than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 0 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Sussex also experienced 0 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Atlantic and Bergen, Sussex is a safer place to reside.

  • 0Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 0.00Arrest rate in 2017 per 100.000 population
  • 0Violent crime arrests

Sussex County Recent Arrest Trends

In Sussex, the most common crime is murder and non negligent manslaughter which accounts for 0 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Sussex, is rape, and the third most common is robbery.

  • 0Murder And Non Negligent Manslaughter
  • 0Rape
  • 0Robbery

Violent Crime Arrests vs. Non-Violent

In Sussex, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Sussex has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Sussex experienced 0 violent crimes and 0 non-violent crimes. When comparing Sussex to the national average of 739.02, Sussex is lower by 100.00% than the national average.

Sussex County Crime Rate from 2009-2017

Sussex County Arrest and Criminal Records by Age

Most crimes committed in Sussex are perpetrated by people between the ages of 31-40. Conversely, those committing the fewest crimes are between the ages of 61-70.

Sussex County Crime Rate by Age Groups

Sussex County Police Records

Police records exist in different types of Sheriff’s Offices and in many forms. In most generally, Sussex county police reports may be obtained from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can visit in person and request documents as county police records are available to the masses per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. The documents may include Sussex county police reports, Sussex county bookings and even images. These documents are related to when a person is arrested, booked, and incarcerated. First, they are questioned, and basic data is taken while someone fills out the report. Then the arresting officer takes pictures of the person, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make pay the fees. Some regions may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to appear in person and may need to have the following facts for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the administrator find the records you need.

Sussex county police records can reveal a lot of information about a person. A good type of police record might be a traffic incident report. Some reports are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can get copies of Sussex county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about requests and the payment.

Sussex County Mugshots

Sussex County mugshots have been taken since the 1800s, shortly after the development of photography. Then in 1888, a French policeman Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Many of these pictures are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify people.

Sussex county mugshots are the pictures taken of people upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Usually , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Sussex county mugshots are stored with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify bad guys.

Typically , when a judge issues an Sussex county arrest warrant for other crimes , and the criminal does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help locate the suspect.

Mugshots are readily show up online as they are public records. Information informational portals offer mugshots with other types of documents such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also include information on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is readily available and connected, any past arrests will show up as well.

Sussex County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Sussex county, New Jersey with a total number of 159 employees - 14 female, 112 male officers and 33 civilians. Sussex County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is NJ0190000, it belongs to the Middle Atlantic division in the Northeast region with a region code of Region I.

  • Agency Name: Sussex County Sheriff's Office
  • State: New Jersey
  • City: Newton
  • Type: County
  • Address: 39 High St
  • Phone Number: 973.579.085
  • Fax: 973.579.7884
  • Website: http://www.sussexcountysheriff.com/

Police Departments in Sussex County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Hamburg Police Department9 Orchard St(973)827-6211
Hopatcong Police Department111 River Styx Rd(973)398-5000
Newton Police Department39 Trinity St973-383-2525
Ogdensburg Police Department14 Highland Ave(973)827-3160

Sussex County, NJ Jail and Inmate Records

SUSSEX County has 154 jails with an average daily population of 941 inmates with a total of 154 jail population. When breaking down the SUSSEX County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 21% with 33 female and 107 male inmates.

  • 154Jails
  • 154Prisoners
  • 156 %Jail Rate

How Does Sussex County Inmate Search Work?

Sussex County inmate records are public files that anyone can acquire easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the rules regarding Sussex county inmate records which provide a lot of useful insights about a person.

Sussex County Booking

Sussex county bookings are also helpful when looking for stats on whether or not a stranger has been arrested. When a perpetrator is arrested, the officer fills out paperwork and then holds them in a incarceration cell , which essentially becomes their Sussex county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, photos , physical details, their name, and address, officer in charge , the details of the crime, the location, and any trucks that were involved. The general public has the ability to get a copy of someone’s Sussex county booking records without any type of approval .

Sussex County Jail

New Jersey Arrest Records Search
Start Your Free Search