Detroit Sees a Drop in Homicides and Violent Crime

Detroit sees a drop in homicides and violent crime, according to preliminary 2024 data
Preliminary year-end statistics show that homicides in Detroit have dropped to levels not seen since before the mid-1960s.
Violent crime, including homicide and carjackings, drops in D.C.
Documented killings and shootings each were down roughly 30 percent, District data shows, part of an across-the-board drop in crime categories that brought D.C. in line with other
Detroit reports historic drop in violent crime in 2024, fewest homicides since 1965
According to the city, homicides dropped 19% in 2024 from the previous year's 57-year-low and are down 33% since 2002. Detroit had 203 homicides in 2024 compared to 252 in 2023. It marks the fewest homicides in the city since 1965.
Seattle Police Department data shows drop in city's violent crime in 2024
While December numbers are not yet finalized, violent crime is trending down overall in the city in comparison to 2023.
Detroit reports major drop in homicides in 2024, hitting lowest rate since 1969
Detroit saw a precipitous decline in the number of homicides and shootings in 2024 over the year before, continuing a trend of sliding violent crime since a pandemic-era spike, according to police data presented by city officials Friday.
'A national model.' Violent crime drops again in 2024 in Detroit
Violent crime in the City of Detroit saw another significant drop in 2024, according to the latest statistics released by the Detroit Police Department on Friday afternoon.
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'Enormously proud of it': US Attorney says collaboration among agencies leads to decrease in violent crime
Maryland's U.S. Attorney said the state has seen a sharp decline in violent crime and touted collaboration statewide for the reductions.
Maryland saw major reduction in violent crimes in 2024, U.S. Attorney's Office says
Maryland saw a major reduction in violent crimes in 2024, according to data released by the U.S. Attorney's Office in.
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Violent crime in Twin Cities was down overall in 2024, but issue of juvenile crime persists
Twin Cities data shows major crimes have trended downward in some areas over the last year, but challenges still linger.
New York governor to push for expanded mental health laws, citing violent subway crimes
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she will introduce legislation to expand the state’s involuntary commitment laws to allow hospitals to compel more mentally ill people into treatment.
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DC violent crime dips 35% in 2024, reaches 30-year low: US Attorney
Violent crime in Washington, D.C., has seen a 35% decline in 2024 compared to 2023, and violent crime in the district is now at a 30-year low.
Oakland sees 34% drop in homicides, shootings in 2024
Oakland will finish 2024 with a 34% reduction in homicides and non-fatal shootings, according to city data championed by the ...