Nearly 30-percent reduction in Part One Crimes in Columbus: data
The City of Columbus is seeing a major crime reduction, according to data for the first quarter of the year.
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The City of Columbus is seeing a 28-percent in Part 1 crimes — with three murders in three months.
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According to Part 1 Crimes Year-to-Date comparison over the first quarter of 2024 and 2025,
7 murder cases were investigated in the first quarter of 2024, while 3 murder cases were investigated in the first quarter of 2025.
Nine rape cases were investigated in the first quarter of 2024, while 11 rape cases were investigated in the first quarter of 2025.
41 robbery cases were investigated in the first quarter of 2024, while 34 robbery cases were investigated in the first quarter of 2025.
148 aggravated assault cases were investigated in the first quarter of 2024, while 107 aggravated assault cases were investigated in the first quarter of 2025.
1,212 larceny cases were investigated in the first quarter of 2024, 887 larceny cases were investigated in the first quarter of 2025.
152 theft by taking motor vehicle cases were investigated in the first quarter of 2024, while 118 cases were investigated in the first quarter of 2025.
“Chief Mathis set an ambitious goal to reduce crime by 25% this year, and some said it couldn’t be done,” City Councilor Toyia Tucker said. “Well, we’ve already surpassed that goal in Q1! Now, the challenge is to keep up the momentum for the rest of the year.”
Councilwoman Tucker stated this progress is a testament to the hard work of our law enforcement officers, community partnerships, and proactive crime prevention efforts.
“Let’s continue working together to make Columbus an even safer place to live, work, and raise a family,” she added.
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