
Residents of Dearborn have reason to breathe a little easier after the latest crime statistics reveal a marked drop in major criminal activities throughout 2024. The number-crunching folks at the Dearborn Police Department have put forth their year-end public safety numbers, and they're something to take notice of—a significant decrease in serious crimes that have been a thorn in the side of community well-being. As the City of Dearborn reported, this boon for the city's security landscape was unwrapped officially at the Dearborn Administrative Center yesterday, where Dearborn's top brass came together to unpack the details for the public.
At this gathering, Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud, Police Chief Issa Shahin, and City Council President Michael T. Sareini, alongside the new batch of 11 Dearborn Police recruits, shared the news that major crimes such as burglary, home invasions, vehicle theft, and robbery have all taken a substantial nosedive. To quickly break down the stats, we're looking at burglary plummeting by 30%, home invasions by 35%, vehicle theft by 22%, and robbery by 25%. Larceny and commercial burglaries also didn't escape the slump, posting declines of 11.8% and 23%, respectively.
While all these reductions paint a rosy picture for the city, overall crime still showed movement, albeit in a more desired direction, registering a 7% decrease. However, it's also crucial to note that the police handled more than 86,000 calls-for-service in 2024, which indicates that being quick to respond remains a persistent and increasing duty.
The city is also looking to level up its crime-fighting powers with the introduction of the Fusus Real Time Crime Center soon. This hub is set to centralize video feeds from numerous cameras, thus empowering the officers to monitor and react to incidents with hitherto unmatched efficiency.