By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Here is a summary of Orlando Police activity for 2025, showing a decrease in violent crime and overall crime, as well as released in a social media post on Wednesday:
Our 2025 recap is here!
As 2026 begins, the Orlando Police Department is proud to reflect on the progress made in 2025 to enhance public safety and reduce crime.
Overall, Orlando saw a 19 percent reduction in crime in 2025, including a nine percent decrease in violent crime. Homicides fell from 23 in 2024 to a historic low of 10 in 2025, the lowest total recorded since 1971.
Overall, Orlando saw a 19 percent reduction in crime in 2025, including a nine percent decrease in violent crime. Homicides fell from 23 in 2024 to a historic low of 10 in 2025, the lowest total recorded since 1971.
In 2025, key highlights include:
- 808,821 calls for service;
- 19% decrease in overall crime citywide;
- 9% decrease in violent crime;
- 21% decrease in shootings;
- 865 illegal firearms seized;
- 15,043 arrests made;
- 75,868 traffic stops conducted;
- 58% decrease in homicides;
- 100% homicide clearance (solve) rate;
- 121 sworn police officers and 12 Community Service Officers hired;
- Officers participated in over 20,000 hours of training.
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Real Results: Getting illegal guns off the streets in Orlando
Photos for Headline Surfer / Orlando Police removed 100 illegal guns from the streets of Orlando in 2025.
One of the core missions of the Orlando Police Department’s Gang Unit is getting illegal guns off our streets. In 2025, that mission delivered real results.
100 illegal firearms were removed from our community by our Gang Unit. This work plays a critical role in keeping our neighborhoods safe.
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