Crime Stoppers says community tips helped lower Birmingham homicide record for 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Birmingham recorded 86 homicides in 2025, the lowest total since 2014 and a 43% drop from the previous year.

Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama says community tips and police work contributed to the decline.

Mayor Randall Woodfin credited increased police resources but said it’s not time for a victory lap…

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