News Summary
Tallahassee has reported a substantial decline in overall crime incidents, with a 29.7% drop from January to September 2025 compared to the previous year. Contributing factors include a significant decrease in commercial burglaries and auto-related crimes. However, the city is facing rising assaults, which increased by 25% in the past three months. While property and violent crimes demonstrate an overall reduction, the TPD is vigilant as they address this troubling trend while maintaining strong community engagement efforts.
Tallahassee has experienced a significant decline in overall crime rates, with total crime incidents dropping by 29.7% from January to September 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This decline is primarily attributed to a 48.5% reduction in commercial burglaries and a 33.4% decrease in auto-related crimes.
Despite this positive trend, the city has seen a concerning rise in assaults over the past three months. The average number of assault-related incidents jumped from 52.3 per month in the first half of the year to 65.3 in the latter half, marking an increase of 25%. Year-to-date statistics reveal that while property crimes are down 33.7% and violent crimes have decreased by 20.0%, the uptick in assaults poses a challenge for law enforcement officers.
Details regarding property crime show that it encompasses various offenses, including burglaries, thefts, and vandalism, whereas violent crime includes aggravated assaults, armed robberies, and physical altercations. The notable decrease in property crime is largely due to commercial burglaries falling by 48.5% and residential burglaries decreasing by 27.6%. Additionally, auto burglary and theft, which account for approximately 55% of all property crimes, have dropped by 33.2%.
Violent Crime Trends
While property crime shows a marked decline, violent crime statistics reveal a mixed picture. Robbery incidents have decreased by 18.5%, while incidents of assault and battery have reduced by 19.0%. However, the overall increase in assault-related cases has emerged as a notable concern for law enforcement. There were 15 fatal shootings reported in 2025, a decrease from 19 in 2024. The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) has achieved a perfect homicide clearance rate for 2024, closing all 18 homicide investigations, a significant improvement from the 76% clearance rate in 2023.
Law Enforcement Strategies
In addressing crime, TPD reported significant successes in combating violence. Homicide detectives resolved 313 violent crime cases, which led to 164 arrests and the seizure of over 5,200 pounds of cannabis and 106 firearms. The 2024 crime analysis indicated a 9.2% decline in total crime incidents from 2023, with violent crime decreasing by 20.1% and property crime incidents down 3.5%, significantly driven by reductions in residential and commercial burglaries.
Despite the overall declines, Leon County experienced 26 fatal shootings in 2024, slightly up from 24 in 2023, raising concerns about ongoing violence. Out of 265 documented shootings, TPD responded to 198 incidents, which resulted in multiple injuries and property damage.
Community Engagement
The report emphasized the importance of community relationships in tackling violent crime. TPD has initiated programs targeting the removal of the most violent offenders from the streets. Additionally, the Capital Region Real-Time Crime Center has played a crucial role in enhancing communication and efficiency among law enforcement agencies. These developments have led to significant improvements in the speed of crime resolution and the number of arrests made.
Efforts are also focused on educating high-risk populations, including youth and families, to further reduce crime in the area. This multifaceted approach aims not only to confront immediate crime issues but also to foster long-term community safety and well-being.
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