The city of Jersey Shore, with a total population of 4,282, experienced 383 arrests over the past three years. During 2009, the arrest rate totaled 235.87 per 10,000 residents. This represents a 40.44% difference making Jersey Shore lower than the national average of 396.04 per 10,000 residents. Of those, 18 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. The city of Jersey Shore also handled 83 arrests for property crimes during 2009. Compared to Hughesville and Montgomery, Jersey Shore is a more dangerous place to live.
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The city of Jersey Shore experienced a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2009, Jersey Shore totaled 18 violent crimes and 83 non-violent crimes.
During 2007-2009, Jersey Shore experienced 57 violent crimes. Of those, another 6 were for legacy rape, 1 were for robbery, and 50 were for aggravated assault.