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Remember: Statistics do not help victims. Accountability for the defendant, support for victims and families, and preventing future victims are pillars of prosecuting for public safety.
Statistics are required for understanding macro-level trends.
Law enforcement data shows violent crimes continuing to drop.
Here's a look at violent crime totals from Jan. 1, 2025, through Nov. 30, 2025 compared to previous years.
Note: These are reported crime totals, reported directly from law enforcement to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
 Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
- 🔻40% from 2021
- 🔻22% from 2024
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Aggravated Assault:
- 🔻9% from 2021
- 🔻7% from 2024
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Carjacking
- 🔻63% from 2021
- 🔻32% from 2024
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Motor Vehicle Theft
- 🔻2% from 2021
- 🔻26% from 2024
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Weapons Violations
- 🔻18% from 2021
- 🔻9% from 2024
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 The policy’s final form was reached via meaningful collaboration with the Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association and addresses courtroom usage of statements extracted from kids in custodial interrogations.
It is scheduled to be implemented in mid-January 2026.
See a video on why it's important by clicking the image above or click the button below to view a toolkit with more information.
Our mission
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is a fierce advocate for justice and equity, pursuing holistic community safety and providing quality legal services through evidence-informed practices and collaborative problem solving.
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