Columbus homicides and motor vehicle thefts dropped in 2024, police reveal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – In 2024, Columbus saw its lowest number of homicides since 2019, city officials revealed at a Tuesday news conference. 

At an end-of-year presentation, the Columbus Division of Police and Mayor Andrew Ginther addressed reporters and broke down crime statistics for 2024, touting the year as a successful period for lowering crime. 

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