Crime rates in St. Louis showed a downward trend in 2024, with 150 homicides reported in 2023, the lowest in over a decade. Overall crime dropped by 15% from 2023 and 31% from 2022. However, burglaries rose by 3% compared to 2023. Law enforcement closely monitored the increase in break-ins, and detectives gathered evidence, including surveillance footage, that led to the arrest of five individuals in connection with the incidents, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department focused on reducing gun-related crime, reporting a decrease in shots-fired calls and ShotSpotter activations. Juvenile shooting victims were reduced by 6% compared to 2023. The department issued around 27,000 traffic tickets in 2024, working with the Missouri State Highway Patrol to monitor interstate traffic and reduce accidents.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Crime Laboratory plays a key role in processing evidence to ensure justice for victims, reinforcing the department's commitment to public safety and the decline in crime rates.
