Maryland Governor Wes Moore is claiming a powerful win in the fight against violent crime. In a statement this week, Moore announced that homicides across the state have dropped by 44% since he took office, a dramatic shift he credits to unprecedented alignment between state and local leaders, increased funding for law enforcement, and a focus on community-based crime prevention.
“Homicides in Baltimore have fallen by almost 60% in just five years,” Moore tweeted. “Homicides in Prince George’s County have fallen more than 30% in 2025 alone.”
“That is what happens when you have leaders aligned and working together to deliver for people.”
Homicides in Baltimore have fallen by almost 60% in just 5 years. Homicides in Prince George’s County have fallen more than 30% in 2025 alone.
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) January 7, 2026
That is what happens when you have leaders aligned and working together to deliver for people.
Thank you to @MayorBMScott,… pic.twitter.com/cAPtP14EfL
The announcement came alongside the governor’s proposal for the FY2027 budget, which includes a record $122 million investment in public safety. That funding will support local police departments, expand community programs, and continue efforts to modernize law enforcement infrastructure and practices.
“We can—and must—be both safe and just,” Moore said. “And that starts with making sure every Marylander feels protected in their community.”
Statewide homicides have fallen 44% since Moore took office, with Baltimore seeing nearly a 60% reduction over the past five years, progress officials attribute to targeted interventions, police reform, and increased youth engagement, while Prince George’s County recorded a more than 30% drop in homicides in 2025 alone, signaling strong and recent momentum across the state.
The governor’s office points to a range of initiatives helping move the needle, from violence interruption programs and youth mentorship to better funding for community-based mental health services, alongside continued investments in law enforcement training and technology.
