Atlanta police report crime down overall by 13%, homicides continue trending lower

The Atlanta Police Department’s latest crime report was shared by the city’s government, showing overall crime trends were down.

As of Oct. 17, overall crime decreased 13% and there were 24% fewer shooting victims as compared to this time last year.

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Among the stats shared by the city from APD’s latest report, Atlanta officials said:

• The number of shooting victims went down from 396 in 2025 to 304.
• APD recovered 2,261 guns
• Vehicle thefts decreased 19%
• Thefts from vehicles decreased 33%

Along with those numbers, Atlanta officials said that the strides made year-to-year in public safety were important.

“This progress matters,” Atlanta officials said. “Every neighborhood deserves to feel safe, and our work to build One Safe City continues.”

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