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Homicides, violent crime decline in Norfolk as police continue to staff up
Violent crime — which includes homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault — fell by 18% in Norfolk in 2024. Property crime, which makes up the vast majority of crimes reported in the city, declined by 3% with 8,588 total property crimes reported last year.
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