Baltimore Reports 22% Homicide Decline, Crime Drop Mid-2025
Baltimore Reports 22% Homicide Decline, Crime Drop Mid-2025

Baltimore Reports 22% Homicide Decline, Crime Drop Mid-2025

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Baltimore has experienced significant reductions in crime during the first half of 2025, with homicides down 22% and non-fatal shootings declining 19% compared to the previous year. The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) reported a homicide clearance rate of 64% and a non-fatal shooting clearance rate of 44%, both notably higher than their 10-year averages, alongside over 120 arrests for related crimes. Mayor Brandon Scott credited these improvements to a comprehensive, evidence-based public safety strategy involving community partnerships and violence intervention programs like MONSE and the Group Violence Reduction Strategy. The city has also seen a remarkable 71% decrease in teen homicide victims and increased firearm seizures, including ghost guns. To further enhance community policing and operational efficiency, BPD created new divisions such as the Crime Strategies and Intelligence Division and the Youth and Community Partnerships Division. Despite progress, city leaders acknowledge that ongoing efforts are needed to build trust, reduce violence, and maintain the downward trend in crime.

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