The decreases - killings and shootings were down 17% and 10%, respectively - contributed to a roughly overall 3% drop in reported violent crime, compared with the year before. Meanwhile, property crimes were up by about 3% during the same period, driven by a rise in auto theft.
"The perception of safety remains a concern across this great city," Moore said. "Our commitment is to address that perception, as well as the increased gun violence that we see far too much of still on our streets."
The chief, who has announced plans to retire at the end of February, noted that less than half of the city's homicides were gang-related. Violent crimes targeting unhoused people were also down significantly, according to Moore.
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