Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Continued Reductions in Homicides and Nonfatal Shootings Through October
BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, November 3, 2025) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced continued declines in shootings and homicides across Baltimore through the month of October.
In October, the city recorded 9 homicides and 25 shootings. Compared to the same period last year, Baltimore has experienced a 31.7% decrease in homicides and a 22% decline in nonfatal shootings. As of this morning, the city has reported 112 homicides and 270 nonfatal shootings in 2025 — representing 52 fewer homicides and 76 fewer nonfatal shootings than in the previous year.
“This progress is not a coincidence. The reductions we are seeing are the direct result of everyone — the brave men and women of the Baltimore Police Department, our community violence intervention ecosystem, my Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the Office of the Attorney General, the State’s Attorney’s Office, and most importantly, our residents — working together toward a shared vision for a safer, stronger Baltimore,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott.
“Looking ahead, we know we have to double down on these successful strategies to continue this momentum through 2025 and beyond. Any one life lost to violence is one too many.”
Summary
Mayor Brandon Scott highlighted a sustained decline in violent crime in Baltimore, crediting collaborative efforts between law enforcement, community partners, and residents.