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topicnews · July 18, 2025

Eugene's crime rates in the city center show positive trends in 2025 Local

Eugene's crime rates in the city center show positive trends in 2025 Local

Eugene, ore. – According to the Eugene Police Department, the strategic efforts of the Eugene police have a noticeable influence on improving security in the city center.

According to the police of Eugene, targeted personnel and programs lead to positive changes in crime statistics for the area, as from data that has been recorded since January to July 1 compared to the first half of 2024.

The number of calls closed by arrest in the city center has risen by 33 percent, while the quotes decreased by 9 percent. Calls of criminal violation increased by 59 percent, which reflected a focused strategy to prevent crime. Arrival tasting recorded a dramatic increase of 119 percent compared to the previous year. In addition, the requirements of force violence have decreased considerably, with the attacks from 58 to 40 reports, and robberies from 16 to 5. The quality of life also show considerable decreases, with overdosing from 108 to 64 reports.

Despite these improvements, there is an increase in certain call types such as welfare exams, which reflects the wider city trends. Initiatives such as the Co-Responder program of EPD and “Yellowjacket” plushes in the city center further improve the security and support of the community.