Why This Measure Matters

Tracking the rate of crime against people helps the city identify trends and allocate resources to improve public safety. It also provides valuable feedback in evaluating the success or opportunities to improve enforcement strategies.

What’s the Story?

The 2025 rate of 4.34 Crimes Against People per 1,000 residents reflects a meaningful reduction from 2024’s rate of 5.57 per 1,000. While the visual drop appears significant, the decrease aligns with sustained proactive enforcement, focused follow-through on repeat offenders, and strengthened regional coordination. No single factor explains the change, but the combined impact of targeted strategies and collaborative partnerships appears to be contributing to the downward trend.

Target

The City is tracking this metric over time to understand how it fluctuates.

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