Violent Crime Incidents Down 11.0% YTD

As of August 18, 2024, the year-to-date numbers indicate that the total number of crime incidents reported by the Tallahassee Police Department are down 6.5% when compared to the same period in 2023.

TR’s last report indicated the total number of crime incidents was down 5.8% year-to-date (YTD).

The numbers show that property crime incidents are down 4.2% and violent crime incidents are down 11.0% during the period.

Property crimes encompass burglaries, thefts, and incidents of vandalism. Violent incidents include aggravated assaults, armed robberies, and physical altercations.

A look at specific crimes (see table below) reveals that the 4.2% decrease in property crime is being driven by a 6.1% decrease in auto related incidents and a 5.3% decrease in commercial burglaries.

The YTD violent crime data shows that robbery incidents are down 21.4%, while assault & battery incidents were down 7.1%.

A look at specific crimes reveals that the 4.2% decrease in property crime is being driven by a 6.1% decrease in auto related incidents and a 5.3% decrease in commercial burglaries.

The YTD violent crime data shows that robbery incidents are down 21.4%, while assault & battery incidents were down 7.1%.

The Four-Week Trend

The YTD downward trend is being driven by a recent double-digit decrease in crime incidents.

For the four-week period ending August 18, the number of crime incidents have dropped 14.1% when compared to the same period in 2023. During this period property crime incidents are down 7.6% and violent crime incidents are down 26.5%.

Fatal Shootings

During the period, there have been 16 fatal shootings in 2024, compared to 12 fatal shooting deaths in 2023. In 2023, the year ended with a total of 24 fatal shootings.

TR will continue to provide an update to the crime incident report.