22-03-2025
Crime down in Downtown Silver Spring, police say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — Crime in Downtown Silver Spring has decreased by nearly 8% over the past year, the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) said Friday.
MCPD said that, according to statistics from 2023 to 2024, there has been a 68% decrease in carjackings throughout the Downtown Silver Spring Business District, dropping from 19 to 6.
Additionally, since 2023, robberies have fallen by 24%, and homicides have fallen by 25%.
The police department credits increased patrol and community engagement initiatives with the decrease, explicitly citing the and as measures that have helped combat crime.
'We've worked hard to make this community safer, and the numbers show that we're making progress,' said 3rd District Commander Jason Cokinos. 'But we're not stopping here. Our officers are out every day, focusing on preventing crime before it happens.'
Earlier this month, that MCPD's Drone as First Responder Program, which entails law enforcement using drones to respond to calls for service, is expanding to Bethesda.
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Cokinos said one challenge the department faces is that most of the crime in the area is committed 'by people who don't live in Montgomery County.'
'That's why we're being proactive, using every tool we have to deter crime and hold offenders accountable. We appreciate the support from our residents and encourage everyone to stay aware and continue reporting suspicious activity. It makes a difference,' he added.
In a post on X, Cokinos said MCPD aims to continue driving down violent crime, getting illegal guns off the street, combatting retail theft and reducing car break-ins.
'We will be deploying various strategies over the coming months as we keep working to make our communities safer,' he said.
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