Area of Downtown Chattanooga Alliance Business Improvement District saw
32% reduction in violent crime and 35% decrease in property crime from 2023
to 2024
Chattanooga, Tenn. (February 10th, 2025) - Today Chattanooga Mayor Tim
Kelly and Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers announced that new data
analysis shows a more than 30% decrease in crime in Downtown Chattanooga
last year.
CPD analyzed annual crime data in the area of the Downtown Chattanooga
Alliance
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Chattanooga’s Business Improvement District. There was a 32% reduction in
violent crime and a 35% decrease in property crime from 2023 to 2024.
“No matter where you live in Chattanooga, we’re working hard to reduce
crime and keep you safe, as proven by our two straight years of double
digit citywide crime reduction” said Mayor Kelly. “Downtown is a priority
because recent research and reporting tells us that the perception of crime
downtown has a big influence on how safe people feel in our city generally.
I’m proud that the Chattanooga Police Department’s renewed focus on
downtown and their innovative crime prevention work with groups like the
423 Chain Breakers and the Downtown Chattanooga Alliance is paying off. We
will continue to make progress until every Chattanoogan is safe and feels
safe in our city.”
“The significant decline in crimes against both people and property in our
downtown area is a true reflection of the dedication and hard work of your
CPD officers, the Downtown Chattanooga Alliance, and our many partners who
share a deep commitment to keeping our community safe,” said Chattanooga
Police Chief John Chambers. “Your police department remains steadfast in
its mission to strengthen these collaborations, ensuring that safety and
peace extend not just downtown, but to every neighborhood in Chattanooga.”
Contact:
mayorpress@chattanooga.gov