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
Violent crime in DC hits 30-year low with big drops in homicides and robberies
Violent crime in D.C. has hit a 30-year low, according to data from the Metropolitan Police Department presented by Attorney General Mathrew Graves.
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.
Despite Oakland's drop in violent crime, city still coping with rampant burglaries
It's been a turbulent year in the city of Oakland, but as the final crime numbers come out, there is cause for optimism despite the continuing issues some businesses are having with repeat break-ins.
Violent Crime in D.C. Drops to Lowest Levels in Over 30 Years
The Metropolitan Police Department and U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves have announced that violent crime in Washington, D.C., has reached its lowest levels in over three decades, thanks to a strategy focused on dismantling criminal crews and implementing Project Safe Neighborhoods.
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
The number of homicides fell to 203 last year, down from 252 in 2023 — a 19% decline to the lowest rate in more than 50 years. Nonfatal shootings saw a 25% year-over decline, down to 606 in 2024 from 804 the year prior.
Detroit leaders and police tout drop in violent crime statistics in 2024
Violent crime in Detroit has gone down, according to city officials. On Friday, Mayor Mike Duggan along with federal and local law enforcement members got together and discussed the recent statistics that gave Detroit a safer record than years prior.
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