The Brief
- Atlanta’s crime statistics show a decrease in homicides but an increase in aggravated assault, rape, and robbery.
- Many robberies involve known suspects or disputes among acquaintances, with fewer stranger-to-stranger incidents.
- City officials are focusing on strategies to address the rise in certain crimes while ensuring safety at large public events.
ATLANTA – Atlanta’s latest crime statistics show a mixed trend: homicides are down, but incidents of aggravated assault, rape, and robbery are on the rise.
The Atlanta Police Department presented the numbers to the City Council’s Public Safety Committee this week. While officials noted that high-attendance events like the Peachtree Road Race, Cowboy Carter concerts, the FIFA Club World Cup, and WWE Evolution all occurred without major incidents, several violent crime categories have increased.
What they’re saying:…