As Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan prepares to retire this month, he has touted an overall reduction in crime.
But what do the numbers say? And can police take full credit for declining crime rates?
Violent crime was down 24% from 2019 to 2024, according to statistics on the department’s data dashboard. Violent crimes include aggravated assault, murder and non-negligent manslaughter, robbery and forcible sex offenses.
The numbers were down in all categories except murder and non-negligent manslaughter which rose 82% over that five-year time period…