The Columbus Police Department is reporting a decrease in crime as the year comes to a close.
From January 1 to December 2, 2025, the city reported 1,022 fewer Part 1 crimes than during the same period in 2024.
Between January 1 to December 2, 2025:
- 27 murder cases
- 38 rape cases
- 127 robbery cases
- 393 aggravated assault cases
- 434 burglary cases
- 4,514 larceny cases
- 491 theft by taking a motor vehicle case.
Between January 1 to December 2, 2024.:
- 32 murder cases
- 33 rape cases
- 173 robbery cases
- 727 aggravated assault cases
- 659 burglary cases
- 4831 larceny cases
- 591 theft by taking motor vehicle cases
Violent crimes show a 29% reduction for the year…