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Baltimore Sees 31% Drop in Homicides, Lowest in 50 Years

1/2/2026

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Baltimore's Crime Reduction

Baltimore recorded 133 homicides in 2025, a 31% drop from 194 in 2024.
Non-fatal shootings fell 24%, from 412 to 311.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley credited community collaboration and the Group Violence Reduction Strategy.
The city recorded its lowest homicide total in nearly 50 years.
Leaders warn of ongoing violence in Baltimore's entertainment districts.

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Baltimore's Crime Reduction

Baltimore recorded 133 homicides in 2025, a 31% drop from 194 in 2024.
Non-fatal shootings fell 24%, from 412 to 311.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley credited community collaboration and the Group Violence Reduction Strategy.
The city recorded its lowest homicide total in nearly 50 years.
Leaders warn of ongoing violence in Baltimore's entertainment districts.