St. Pete Crime Rate Plummets to 1967 Low; Infrastructure Upgrades Planned
By Marcus Harrell | Published 2026-02-20T06:02:48.094Z
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St. Petersburg's total crime rate fell by 16 percent in 2025, with only 10 homicides recorded, marking the lowest homicide rate the city has seen since 1967. That announcement highlighted Mayor Ken...
St. Petersburg's total crime rate fell by 16 percent in 2025, with only 10 homicides recorded, marking the lowest homicide rate the city has seen since 1967. That announcement highlighted Mayor Ken Welch's 2026 State of the City address, delivered this week and reported by tbbwmag.com, which also outlined key initiatives for the city's future, including infrastructure development, support for local businesses, redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District, and hurricane recovery efforts. Welc
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