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Baltimore Launches Crime Dashboard Amid Local Shooting Tragedy

1/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Baltimore City provides a crime data dashboard through the Open Baltimore portal that reports weekly statistics on violent offenses and property crimes.
The data come from the National Incident-Based Reporting System and reflect reported offenses, not prosecution outcomes.
In Wake County, a shooting left one person dead and another with life-threatening injuries.
Investigators have not identified suspects.
Residents can access the dashboard or contact local authorities for more information.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1988, the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) transformed crime data collection in the U.S. by allowing law enforcement agencies to report detailed statistics on various offenses. By 2023, over 15,199 agencies participated, covering 82% of the population. The recent shooting in Wake County underscores ongoing public safety challenges, prompting communities to demand transparency and accountability in crime reporting.

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Story summary

Baltimore City provides a crime data dashboard through the Open Baltimore portal that reports weekly statistics on violent offenses and property crimes.
The data come from the National Incident-Based Reporting System and reflect reported offenses, not prosecution outcomes.
In Wake County, a shooting left one person dead and another with life-threatening injuries.
Investigators have not identified suspects.
Residents can access the dashboard or contact local authorities for more information.

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