Columbus is showing signs of a steep drop in violent crime this year, including homicides and felony assaults, like in 2024 at this same time.
Last year, the city saw 123 homicides, the lowest total since the COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike nationwide. So far this year the Columbus Division of Police said there’s been 39 homicides compared to 57 by the end of June last year.
Columbus stayed above pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels last year that saw the city reach a record 205 homicides in 2021…