Raleigh Crime on the Decline

Violent crime is trending down—and Raleigh PD says smart strategy is the secret weapon.

Violent crime in Raleigh is dipping below prepandemic levels—and the numbers are speaking for themselves.

“Homicides are down 5%, robberies are down 5% and aggravated assaults are down 5%,” says Lt. David Davis of the Raleigh Police Department. And the department’s champion, motor vehicle theft, dropped by 27% since last year (see full stats below)…

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