The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has released its preliminary crime statistics for the week of April 27 to May 3, 2025, revealing a significant drop in gun-related arrests and seizures compared to the previous year. According to the NOPD News, the NOPD made 113 arrests for illegal possession of a firearm this year to date. This figure marks a 52-percent decrease from the 237 arrests reported during the same timeframe in 2024.
The department's report highlights a downward trend in gun seizures as well. As of April 28, 2025, NOPD confiscated 635 firearms in connection with criminal activities, which is a 30-percent decline from the 910 firearms seized during a comparable period in 2024. The report did not elaborate on the catalyst behind the reduction in these numbers, but the drop in both gun arrests and seizures points to an evolving landscape of crime in the city.
It is important to note that these statistics are preliminary and may be subject to revisions upon further analysis. The NOPD Analytics Unit, who compiles these weekly reports, emphasizes that the data serves as a snapshot of crime trends that could assist in the strategic deployment of police resources.
