The report says crime like homicides, as well as property and non-violent crime, saw a significant reduction, as police highlight tech and community partnerships.
TAMPA, Fla. — Police in Tampa reported that violent crime has once again seen a decrease for a third consecutive year. Property and non-violent crimes also saw a reduction.
According to the Tampa Police Department Annual Report, released Wednesday, officers highlighted the significant decrease in crime, which the agency claims surpassed the national average decrease.
“According to the 2025 year-end violent crime survey of 67 major U.S. cities, Tampa ranked fourth lowest in the nation for total violent crime and third lowest among peer cities of comparable size,” the report reads.
The Tampa police highlighted that some of the reasons for the results were the new technology, community outreach and emphasizing the mission of the department “of working in a cooperative partnership.”
“The strength of our police department is grounded in our partnership with the community we serve. When officers and residents work together, Tampa becomes safer, stronger, and more united,” Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said. “Through collaboration, we meet challenges with resilience and build lasting legacies through trust, service, and shared success.”
Focused on 2025, the department says it saw a decrease in homicides of 52.8%, “surpassing the national average by nearly three times.” In addition, Tampa police touted a 21.3% in total crime reduction, inclusive of property and non-violent crimes. The report highlights crime reduction efforts “through proactive investigations, quality of life initiatives, and more.”
The report highlights a decrease in the following crimes:
Violent crime18.8% decrease in rape20.8% decrease in robbery14.6% decrease in aggravated assaultProperty and non-violent crime23.3% decrease in grand theft35.9% in auto burglaries28% decrease in stolen firearms from auto burglaries
The report also highlights the police’s community outreach initiative of Community Pop-ups, where local police visit apartment complexes and welcome students after school.
It also shows that last year, Tampa police received 497,288 calls for service, dispatching officers to 222,217 calls for service. In addition, numbers in the report show that in 2025, the average response time for most urgent calls was 4.1 minutes.
In January, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said that homicides in the city reached a 50-year low, with 19 reported last year. But members in the community have demanded more action.
You can read the report here.