AKRON, Ohio – A new report shows the number of murders went down in the city of Akron in 2024 compared to 2023, but not by much. Data from Akron Police Department reveals there were a total of 25 murder victims in 2024, compared to 26 the year prior. It’s still a sharp decline from other recent years, however, as APD reported 43 murders in 2022 and 42 in 2021.