Baltimore’s streets are registering a beat of hope as the latest crime figures suggest a continued decline in violence. According to a press release from the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office, the city witnessed a decrease in homicides and nonfatal shootings through October. The data indicates there have been 9 homicides and 25 shootings last month, underscoring a 31.7 percent drop in homicides and a 22 percent fall in non-fatal shootings compared to the same period last year.
In a statement obtained by the Mayor’s Office, Mayor Scott attributed the downtrend to collective efforts, saying, “This progress is not a coincidence. The reductions we are seeing are the direct result of everyone – the brave men and women of the Baltimore Police Department, our community violence intervention ecosystem, my Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the Office of the Attorney General, the State’s Attorney’s Office, and most importantly, our residents – working together toward a shared vision for a safer, stronger Baltimore.”
So far in 2025, Baltimore has counted 112 homicides and 270 nonfatal shootings. This marks a substantial improvement over last year, with 52 fewer homicides and 76 fewer nonfatal shootings. The Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS), which Baltimore has implemented, is a collaborative effort among law enforcement and various city offices focusing on violent social networks…