Situation
In 2025, the City of Peoria achieved significant reductions across key gun violence indicators, reinforcing what consistent data-driven strategies and community partnerships can accomplish.
Result
According to year-end statistics from the Peoria Police Department, the city saw fewer shootings, fewer victims, and fewer fatal incidents compared with 2024 — a clear testament to sustained progress in public safety outcomes. This includes:
53%
16%
18%
Peoria’s decline in gun violence coincides with strengthened community engagement efforts and expanded opportunities for public participation in safety initiatives. The Tip 411 anonymous reporting system, for example, saw over 870 calls in 2025, showing that residents are actively contributing to shared safety goals.
Moreover, the downward trend in weapons recovery and rounds fired reflects strategic enforcement and intervention tactics that prioritize both public safety and targeted suppression of gunfire hotspots.