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Miramar sees significant reduction in crime in 2025. Here are 5 takeaways

By Miramar News Archives, with AI summarization
Miramar Police Chief Delrish Moss says crime in the city fell nearly 10% in 2025, most notably with sharp declines in violent offenses.
Miramar Police Chief Delrish Moss says crime in the city fell nearly 10% in 2025, most notably with sharp declines in violent offenses. Screen grab from City of Miramar YouTube page

Miramar saw a nearly 10% drop in crime in 2025, with significant declines in violent offenses, thanks to increased police staffing and advanced technology.

Police Chief Delrish Moss presented these positive results to the City Commission, highlighting the department’s strategic efforts to enhance public safety.

FULL STORY: Crime drops nearly 10% in Miramar as police tout more officers and technology

Crime in Miramar fell nearly 10% in 2025, with sharp declines in violent crimes, according to Police Chief Delrish Moss.
Crime in Miramar fell nearly 10% in 2025, with sharp declines in violent crimes, according to Police Chief Delrish Moss. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

Here are the highlights:

  • Overall crime in Miramar decreased by 9.9% in 2025, with property crime falling by 25.7% and murders dropping by 70%.
  • The city added 51 police officers, the most in a single year, and used predictive analytics and license-plate readers to improve crime prevention.
  • Despite progress, aggravated assaults and batteries remain a concern, prompting the department to expand social worker and victim advocate programs.
  • The police department is budgeted for 265 officers, with 250 currently on staff, and continues to hire for both certified and non-certified positions.
  • Miramar Police achieved its 30th consecutive accreditation and is pursuing dual accreditation, reflecting its commitment to maintaining high standards.

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miramar News newsroom. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Miramar News journalists.

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