Violent crime declined in the city of Syracuse last year compared to the year prior, according to Syracuse Police Department officials.

In 2023, there were 24 confirmed homicides but in all of 2024, there were just 22. 

In total, all violent crime was down nearly 9% in 2024 when compared to 2023 data.

Those numbers include all homicides, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults.