Crime Trends in U.S. Cities

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison announced that the city recorded 165 criminal homicides in 2025 — its lowest level since at least the mid‑1960s and down from 203 in 2024 — alongside sharp drops in nonfatal shootings, carjackings and robberies. Officials attribute the decline to targeted gun‑crime intelligence, partnerships with federal and state agencies, event security measures and community initiatives, while a Wayne State criminologist says Detroit’s improvements mirror a broader national return toward pre‑pandemic violent‑crime levels.