Baltimore recorded a 23% drop in homicides through the first five months of 2026, continuing a multiyear decline in violent crime that city leaders attribute to targeted intervention programs, law enforcement efforts and community partnerships.
Mayor Brandon Scott discussed the latest crime figures during a community walk on Monday, when he acknowledged that recent acts of violence underscore the challenges that remain.
The mayor announced that the city has recorded 40 homicides and 120 non-fatal shootings this year, compared with 52 homicides and 121 non-fatal shootings during the same period last year…