Crime Dropped in St. Louis in 2025, Mirroring National Trend
January 13, 2026
Overall crime in St. Louis decreased by 16% last year, according to data shared by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Police officials said at a press conference on Tuesday that there were 141 homicides last year, including a killing on New Year’s Eve.
The numbers reflect a 12-year low and a 7% drop from 2024.
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