BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, June 1, 2026) - Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that as of May 2026, shootings and homicides in Baltimore City have continued to decline following historic reductions in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Through this morning, the City has seen 40 homicides and 120 non-fatal shootings compared to last year, which saw 52 homicides and 121 non-fatal shootings, a 23.1% decrease in homicides and a slight decrease in non-fatal shootings.
"We continue to see historic public safety progress by Baltimore, for Baltimore," said Mayor Brandon M. Scott. "Together with the brave men and women of the Baltimore Police Department, our community violence intervention ecosystem, the Office of the Attorney General, my Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the State's Attorney's Office, and our residents, we are delivering proven, data-driven solutions that get at the root of violence in our communities. We still see too many people turning to guns to solve conflicts, and one life lost to violence in our city is one too many. In the months and years to come, we will continue to invest in these strategies, strengthen our partnerships, and maintain our focus on saving lives."
Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS), a key partnership between BPD, the Mayor's Office and prosecutors, which focuses on violent social networks responsible for driving the majority of the violence in Baltimore, has seen success balancing services and accountability where appropriate. Together, they work to reach those at the very highest risk of being involved in violence to put down the guns and change their behaviors. As of May 27, 2026, GVRS has led to over 649 arrests and connected over 384 individuals to life coaching and wraparound services through YAP, Inc., and Roca since it was first launched in BPD's Western District in 2022.
Additionally, as of May 30, 2026, Baltimore Police Department officers have seized over 850 firearms already this year, including 88 ghost guns, and made 535 gun arrests.
Crime continues to drop across other major categories. As of May 30, 2026, carjackings are down 45%, burglaries are down 16%, auto theft is down 7%, and total robberies are down 14% compared to this time last year.