Release posted on 01-22-26 at 8:04 AM

In 2025, St. Petersburg recorded the lowest number of homicides, 10, since 1967, when the City had six homicides! That's 44% lower than last year (18) and 44% lower than the five-year average. The statistics were reported as part of the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) data for 2025.

Total crime in general was down 16% in 2025.

"I'm pleased that the hard work of our officers and detectives, along with the use of the latest crime-fighting technology, is paying offand the numbers prove it," said Anthony Holloway, Chief of Police.

Also, auto thefts are down 29% and fatal crashes are down 31%.

By the numbers:
2025

• Homicides -10 - (5-year average is 18)
• Robbery - 175 - (5-year average is 224)
• Auto Theft - 406 - (5-year average is 735)
• Fatal Crashes - 24 - (compared to 35 last year)