(The Center Square) – Murders have dropped 31.9% and violent crime fell 13% in areas participating in the Ceasefire Virginia program between 2023 to 2024, according to a new report from Virginia Commonwealth University.
The preliminary report was prepared by VCU’s Center for Public Policy for the Office of the Attorney General. The program launched in October 2022 and now operates in 13 localities across the commonwealth.
Researchers found homicides decreased 33.49% in Ceasefire localities compared to a 21.22% statewide decrease between 2023 and 2024. Violent crimes, including homicide, aggravated assault and robbery, dropped 9.6% overall in Ceasefire areas during the same time…