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Atlanta police continue to report drop in overall crime

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  October 28, 2024 9:34pm EDT
Atlanta City Council
FOX 5 Atlanta
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The Brief

    • Violent crime in Atlanta is on a downward trend, with overall crime down about 5%.
    • Homicides have decreased by 13 to 15%, and aggravated assaults and shootings are down 10 to 13%.
    • Partnerships between APD, campus police, and state agencies have positively impacted the city's public safety.
    • There is an expectation of increased property crimes during the upcoming holiday season.
    • Deputy Chief Smith emphasized the importance of preventive measures against 'crimes of opportunity' such as securing packages and locking vehicles.

ATLANTA - The city of Atlanta continues to see a downward trend in violent crime. That’s according to a presentation made by Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Jason Smith during a meeting Monday of the Atlanta City Council’s Public Safety Committee. 

Smith told the committee that overall crime in the city remains down about 5%. Homicides have dropped from a 13 to a 15% decrease, while aggravated assaults and shootings have also decreased from around 10 to 13% since the last meeting. 

Smith told the committee that the APD’s partnerships with campus police departments and state agencies continue to enhance overall public safety in the city. 

He warned that with the holiday season ahead, property crimes are expected to increase. The deputy chief reiterated that most of these incidents are crimes of opportunity, reminding consumers to make sure to keep packages out of sight and to lock vehicles.

The Source

  • The Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee and the Atlanta Police Department contributed the details in this report.