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Kern County saw 76 homicides in 2025, a 7.3% drop from 2024 and lowest in nearly a decade.
Kern County reported 76 homicides in 2025, a 7.3% decrease from 2024 and the lowest count in nearly a decade, continuing a national trend of declining crime after pandemic-era highs.
The drop marks a 41.5% decline from the 2020–2021 peak of 130 killings, with gang-related homicides also falling.
Officials credit sustained law enforcement efforts, community outreach, youth programs like Stay Focused Youth, and investments in public safety for the progress.
Despite the overall decline, domestic violence-related killings rose slightly to six.
The homicide solve rate reached 58%, and officials stress the need for ongoing community partnerships and support services to maintain momentum.
El condado de Kern registró 76 homicidios en 2025, una caída del 7.3% con respecto a 2024 y la más baja en casi una década.