BALTIMORE, MD (November 3, 2025) - Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced today that Baltimore City has experienced a notable decline in both homicides and non-fatal shootings through October.
In October alone, the city recorded 9 homicides and 25 shootings. Compared to the same period last year, there has been a 31.7% reduction in homicides and a 22% decrease in non-fatal shootings.
Mayor Scott emphasized that these improvements are the result of collaborative efforts among various stakeholders, including the Baltimore Police Department, the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, community violence intervention programs, and local residents. He remarked, "This progress is not a coincidence. The reductions we are seeing are the direct result of everyone working together toward a shared vision for a safer, stronger Baltimore. Any one life lost to violence is one too many."
As of this morning, the city has recorded a total of 112 homicides and 270 non-fatal shootings in 2025, which marks a decrease of 52 homicides and 76 non-fatal shootings compared to the previous year.
The Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS), a critical initiative involving the BPD, the Mayor's Office, and local prosecutors, has played a significant role in these reductions. This strategy targets violent social networks and aims to reduce gun violence by providing services and accountability. To date, it has led to over 560 arrests and connected more than 323 individuals with support services through organizations like YAP, Inc. and Roca.
In addition, as of November 1, 2025, Baltimore Police officers have seized 2,186 firearms this year.
Overall crime rates continue to decrease in other major categories as well. Aggravated assaults are down by 11%, auto thefts by 30%, carjackings by 34%, and robberies by 29% compared to the same time last year.
Reported by HarborBeat based on Baltimore City (.gov) (source).
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