SJPD report shows decrease in crime

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The St. Joseph Police Department released its November 2025 Violent Crime Statistics, showing a major decrease compared to November 2024.

SJPD said it saw nine cases of Part 1 Violent Crimes, which consist of murder, rape, aggravated assault, robbery and human trafficking, in November 2025.

The number shows a 42% decrease, compared to 34 violent crimes in November 2024. In October 2025, the department saw 24 violent crimes, yet it was still a notable decrease compared to the month in 2024.

As December 2025 reports have not been released yet, the SJPD has so far reported a total of 209 violent crimes for the year, a 63% decrease compared to the year prior.

In 2024, the department saw a total of 391 violent crimes, and in 2023, it saw a total of 401.