Detroit Sees a Drop in Homicides and Violent Crime

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.
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 sees another significant drop in violent crime
DETROIT – In 2024 Detroit recorded its fewest number of homicides since 1965 with 203 victims. Detroit was a much bigger city back then. The city had a million more residents. But the latest homicide numbers show real progress for a city still working to shed its reputation of being violent.
Detroit reports historic drop in violent crime in 2024, fewest homicides since 1965
The city of Detroit is seeing a historic drop in violent crime, including its fewest homicides in decades. According to the city, homicides dropped 19% in 2024 from the previous year's 57-year-low and are down 33% since 2002.
Mike Duggan, Todd Bettison highlight drop in violent crime in Detroit in 2024
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. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan,
'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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