Bridgeport Officials Report Sharp Declines in Violent and Property Crime
https://youtu.be/mdLdSaxtnfg Bridgeport officials are reporting significant reductions in crime across nearly every major category, including what they described as some of the lowest homicide numbers on record for the city. According to figures presented by city leaders, violent crime is down 37% overall, while property crime has declined 24%. Homicides are down 66%, and shooting incidents have dropped 30% citywide. Additional data shows sexual assaults are down 35%, robberies have fallen 46%, and aggravated assaults — including shootings, stabbings, and multi-person fights — are down 28%. Property crime trends also continue to improve. Burglaries, grand larcenies, and motor vehicle thefts are all down, contributing to the overall decrease. City officials credited a regional auto theft task force, involving surrounding municipalities,…
