WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita is marking the halfway point of 2025 with encouraging news involving crime.
According to data released by the Wichita Police Department, violent and property crimes have seen declines.
Murder is down 35% and robbery is down 19% compared to last year. On the property crime front, the WPD reports that the Property Crimes Reduction Task Force is making a positive impact. The department reports that burglaries are down 15%, larcenies have decreased by 16%, and auto thefts have dropped by 11% compared to the last year…