COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Columbus is experiencing a steep decline in homicides so far this year, mirroring a trend seen in cities across the nation.
Data from January through April shows homicides were down by 50% in Columbus compared with the same period last year, according to AH Analytics, a data consulting firm. By April this year, 14 homicides had occurred in the city, compared with 28 in the same period in 2024.
Columbus is not the only city seeing a drop. Nationwide, homicides were down 20.1% during this period, based on AH Analytics’ compilation of crime data from 377 cities where updated statistics were available…