Newark sees reduction in crime in 2025; lowest homicide rate since 1953

Crime in Newark is on the decline, according to new data from the city’s 2025 end of year crime statistics.

Officials said that despite a deadly mass shooting in the city in November, homicides had the biggest drop. There were 31 killings in 2025 – the lowest number in the city since 1953.

The stats also show that robberies fell 38% and aggravated assaults dropped by 14%…

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