New Orleans crime cut in half over past two years, report says

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Major violent crime in New Orleans dropped 55% from 2022 to 2024, according to the Metropolitan Crime Commission .

Felony convictions increased from 20% to 37%, with violent felony rates more than doubling over the same period.

Homicide, attempted murder and robbery cases all saw significant improvements in conviction rates.

Stronger coordination between NOPD and the DA’s office contributed to faster case screening and improved prosecution outcomes.

New Orleans has cut major violent crime nearly in half over the past two years while sending more felony defendants to prison, according to a new report from the Metropolitan Crime Commission.

From 2022 to 2024, reported homicides, nonfatal shootings, carjackings and armed robberies fell 55%, from 1,582 incidents to 70