Philadelphia has experienced a significant decline in violent crime, with the homicide rate reaching a decade-low. Collaborative efforts between law enforcement, city officials, and community groups are credited with the success.
Law enforcement officials say Philadelphia saw a drop in violent crime this past year with its homicide rate cut nearly in half of what it was at the height of violence three years ago. Philadelphia hit a milestone in 2024 with a homicide rate that dropped to the lowest point it has been in a decade. and as the year is set to turn over to 2025, the city can boast that it has cut its murder rate by more than half of what it was just three years ago.
According to Tone Barr, director of victim services at the Anti-Violence Partnership in West Philadelphia, this year his team was able to do more preventative work -- something that wasn't possible in year's past because of the high volume of victims of homicide and other violent crimes. 'We try to provide a safe haven and once we have that then we try to connect them with services,' Barr told It was a role in which, Tone said, he saw the toll that gun violence takes on those who live in Philadelphia on a daily basis.the Philadelphia Police Department This year the rate dropped about 40% from last year. But, homicides aren't the only place where Philadelphia saw reductions. Other gun related crimes, including robbery and aggravated assault saw significant decreases over last year's numbers. Overall, aggravated assaults committed without a firearm were the only violent crimes that saw a spike up last year Philadelphia. For Barr, who works with victims and others impacted by gun violence on a daily basis, he believes the drop in violent crimes the city has seen can be attributed to law enforcement officials, City Hall and community groups throughout the city working together. 'Theres not a lot of separatism. Everyone is coming together as one to help keep gun violence down,' he said. In a press conference on Monday, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner touted anti-violence organizations from all across the city for their work to help prevent crim
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