The Bridgeport Police Department reports a continued decline in overall crime through the third quarter of 2025. Year-to-date (YTD) Part I crimes are down 30.25% compared to the same period in 2024 (860 vs. 1,233), with significant reductions in shootings and several major offense categories.

Year-to-Date Highlights (as of Sept. 28, 2025)

  • Total Part I Crime: 860 (↓ 30.25% from 1,233 in 2024)
  • Murder: 2 (↓ 80%, from 10)
  • Robbery: 86 (↓ 50%, from 172)
  • Sexual Assault: 29 (↓ 42%, from 50)
  • Aggravated Assault: 157 (↓ 29.28%, from 222)
  • Burglary: 186 (↓ 29.81%, from 265)
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 400 (↓ 22.18%, from 514)

Shooting Metrics (YTD vs. 2024)

  • Shooting Incidents: 30 (↓ 34.78%, from 46)
  • Non-Fatal Shooting Victims: 33 (↓ 28.26%, from 46)
  • Fatal Shooting Victims: 2 (↓ 77.78%, from 9)

Q3 2025 Snapshot (July–September)

  • Total Part I Crime: 281 (Q1: 280 | Q2: 299)
  • Murder: 0
  • Sexual Assault: 4
  • Robbery: 26
  • Aggravated Assault: 56
  • Burglary: 61
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 134

“These results reflect focused, data-driven deployment and close collaboration with community partners,” the department noted. “We will continue to track emerging patterns and keep residents informed with quarterly updates.”

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