Detroit Sees a Drop in Homicides and Violent Crime

Detroit reports major drop in homicides in 2024, hitting lowest rate since 1969
The number of homicides fell to 203 last year, down from 252 in 2023 — a 19% decline to the lowest rate in more than 50 years. Nonfatal shootings saw a 25% year-over decline, down to 606 in 2024 from 804 the year prior.
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 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
'A national model.' Violent crime drops again in 2024 in Detroit
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