Durham saw significant decreases in both violent and property crime in 2025, according to the Durham Police Department’s newly released fourth quarter crime report.
Violent crime fell 16.9% compared to 2024, driven by notable declines in aggravated assaults (down 21.5%) and robberies (down 9.2%). Homicides remained flat at 39, while rapes decreased 10.2%.
Property crime dropped 3.8%, with motor vehicle thefts down 14.2% and burglaries down 8.9%. Larceny dipped slightly by 0.8%…