ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) reports significant reductions in crime citywide for 2025, according to year-end CompStat data released this week.
Overall Part I crime declined 16 percent compared to 2024 and 28 percent compared to 2023. Violent crime categories—including murder, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, felony theft and auto theft—all experienced notable decreases, along with substantial reductions in shooting incidents and shooting victims.
Homicides declined to 141 incidents, while robberies dropped 15 percent year-over-year. Shooting incidents fell 28 percent, and juvenile shooting incidents declined 17 percent compared to last year, reflecting continued progress in violence reduction efforts across the city. Juvenile shooting incidents have been cut in half compared to 2022.
“These numbers are more than statistics—they reflect the hard work and dedication of our officers who are committed to protecting and serving St. Louis,” said Chief of Police Robert J. Tracy. “This is progress in the right direction while we continue to work with our community partners to build a safer St. Louis.”
St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners President Chris Saracino applauded the brave men and women of the SLMPD while recognizing the importance of consistency and leadership.
“The Chief’s crime reduction strategy could not be achieved without the dedication and hard work of our officers,” said Saracino. “Mayor Cara Spencer and the Board of Police Commissioners remain committed to ensuring the Department has the training, tools, and resources necessary to succeed.”
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer praised Chief Tracy and the officers for the continued downward crime trend.
“A safer St. Louis strengthens our neighborhoods, our economy and our future. These reductions are the result of collaboration across city government and the tireless efforts of officers, who work challenging and dangerous jobs and have every reason to hold their heads high,” said Mayor Spencer. “Chief Tracy is no doubt one of the best chiefs in the nation, and his leadership, combined with the great work of our officers out in the community, is a big reason why we’re seeing the public’s trust in the SLMPD grow, enabling our officers to solve crimes with the community’s help.”
In addition to a reduction in violent crime, the Department’s Operational Planning Unit secured 78 operational details in 2025, including major events such as the Frozen Four, Mardi Gras, and Fourth of July. This work also included coordinating emergency response and public safety operations following the EF-3 tornado on May 16, 2025. During the Fourth of July celebrations, the Unit ensured a safe Downtown fireworks event and established a family reunification center for juveniles illegally discharging fireworks.
Officers assigned to Specialized Enforcement, which includes undercover Anti-Crime Task Force detectives, Mobile Reserve officers, SWAT, Drug Enforcement and Intervention, and K9, recovered 333 guns and 235 stolen cars, resulting in 1,012 arrests.
During the year 2025, the St. Louis Police Academy graduated 38 recruits, an increase from 32 in 2024 and 25 in 2023.
SLMPD officials note that while crime is trending downward, the Department remains focused on proactive policing, community engagement, and prevention strategies to ensure continued progress in 2026.
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