Salem saw fewer murders, serious assaults, thefts in 2025, new report shows
In 2025, Salem saw its largest drop in crime in 15 years, as violent crime and property offenses hit new lows, annual police data shows.
The data, which relies on crimes reported to the Salem Police Department, is from the city’s most recent annual review of local crime statistics, including homicides, robberies, arson and other offenses. It also pulls data from the last 15 years to review long-term trends.
The Salem Police Department released the…
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