SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Violent crime in Savannah has “stabilized” since an abnormally high peak in 2023, according to the Mayor’s Office.
Crime statistics released by the Savannah Police Department (SPD) show there was a 2% increase in violent crime year-over-year, but the mayor’s office said this does not erase a large prior drop. Rather, crime is still far below an abnormally high spike back in 2023, according to the mayor’s office.
“2025 shows stabilization, not a return to peak levels, but crime is still down significantly from 2023,” a city spokesperson told WSAV News 3.
Notable crimes in 2025 include the Oglethorpe Mall shooting in the summer and the acid attack in Forsyth Park in December. Mayor Van Johnson said despite these incidents making national headlines, they don’t define the city…