2025 marks year with lowest homicide number in more than a decade, police address trends
As 2025 comes to an end, Columbus has its lowest number of homicides in more than a decade."We can't rest on our laurels," said Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther. Columbary police have reported the lowest number of homicides in over a decade, with 81 homicides reported. The city hasn't seen fewer than 100 homicides since 2015. The police have solved 69 of these cases, with investigators also solving 30 previous homicides. The progress has been attributed to partnerships with the community and efforts to reduce domestic violence. In 2025, 37 percent of homicides were domestic violence or related, according to CPD data. Five children died from accidental shootings in Columbus in 2025.
Published : 5 months ago by in General
As 2025 comes to an end, Columbus has its lowest number of homicides in more than a decade.
"We can't rest on our laurels," said Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther. "We have to stay committed to one anoth... [3326 symbols]
Topics: Crime, Murder