COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department reported 1,022 fewer Part 1 crimes from January 1 to December 2, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024.

The city recorded 6,024 Part 1 crimes in 2025, down from 7,046 during the same period in 2024, according to department data.

Detailed crime statistics

Violent crimes decreased 29% for the year.

Murder decreased from 32 cases in 2024 to 27 cases in 2025. Robbery dropped from 173 cases to 127 cases. Aggravated assault fell from 727 cases to 393 cases.

Rape increased from 33 cases to 38 cases.

Property crimes also showed decreases.

Burglary dropped from 659 cases in 2024 to 434 cases in 2025. Larceny decreased from 4,831 cases to 4,514 cases. Theft by taking of motor vehicles fell from 591 cases to 491 cases.

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