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.
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.
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
'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.
Some violent crime may be down, but killings in Indianapolis remain steady
Homicides remain a lingering problem in Indianapolis even as violent crime is down overall, the latest data from police shows. As 2024 comes to a close, the city will have seen 173 criminal homicides as of 1 p.
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.
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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Oakland will finish 2024 with a 34% reduction in homicides and non-fatal shootings, according to city data championed by the ...
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