(QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police announced a dramatic drop in crime for the first half of 2025, with overall crime down 8% and violent crime down 25%.
CMPD credits the drop to proactive policing, stronger community engagement, and targeted programs, like the JADE team, which works with at-risk youth.
Homicides are down 29%, aggravated assaults down 25%, and auto thefts down 22%.
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“Our department isn’t just focused on making arrests,” Captain Michael Carter of the Steele Creek Division said in a written statement. “We’re committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. That’s why our JADE officers continue to make home visits to families of at-risk youth and to provide educational resources aimed at prevention and support.”…