Atlanta city leaders say crime has declined, safety has improved during past year
According to a recent public Atlanta Police Department report on crime in the city, crimes against properties and people have decreased. “Overall crime is down 5 percent over the previous year, with an 8 percent reduction in crimes against persons, and a 5 percent reduction in crimes against property,” said Schierbaum.
City of Atlanta officials announce major strides in crime reduction
Atlanta leaders are touting a reduction in crime in 2024 and pointing out the areas with the sharpest declines.
Mayor, law enforcement leaders tout 'major strides in crime reduction'
Atlanta Police Department stats showed crimes against people were down 8% overall year-over-year in mid-December.
Atlanta mayor, police chief release new crime reduction stats
Mayor Andre Dickens and other city leaders held a news conference Monday to detail how they are keeping the public safe.
Crime down in Atlanta, mayor says
Atlanta's mayor and public safety officials say all their hard work has paid off because crime is down citywide. Mayor Andre Dickens says we are well on our way to his goal of Atlanta being the safest large city in America.
Crime trending down in Atlanta, police say
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined other city leaders to give an update on the city's crime prevention initiatives.
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