Baltimore's Crime Drop: What's Really Behind the Numbers?

Lowest Homicide Rate in Nearly 50 Years

• 2025 Homicides: 133 (lowest since 1977)
• Non-fatal shootings: Down 24% (from 412 in 2024 to 311 in 2025)

City Leaders Celebrate Progress

• Key Contributors: Police, community violence interrupters, and residents
• Mayor & Police Commissioner: "133 homicides are still too many, but progress is visible."
• Collaborative Effort: "Everyone plays a role in making Baltimore safer."

Trends and Milestones

• Drop in Crime Started: 2022
• Years with <200 Homicides Since 1970: Only 5 (2025 being the latest)
• Back-to-Back Years with <200 Homicides: First time since 1978
• Record-Low Homicide Months in 2025: February, April, August, October

Police Department Achievements

• Carjackings: Down 37%
• Commercial Robberies: Down 16%
• Robbery Clearance Rate: Up to 44%

Workforce Improvements

• New Officers Hired in 2025: 241 (47% increase from 2024)
• Officer Attrition: Historic low (158 officers left, 14% reduction from 2024)
• Police Commissioner: "Public safety is our top priority. Proud of the progress made."