El Paso’s violent crime down by 10% in first half of 2024, report says

El Paso’s violent crime down by 10% in first half of 2024, report says

The number of violent crimes reported to El Paso police dropped by almost 10% in the first six months of this year compared to the same period a year ago, according to a new national report. The report by the Major Cities Chiefs Association, released on Aug. 8, showed that reported violent crimes – homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault – declined by 6% in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The report cover…