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flag Kern County saw 76 homicides in 2025, a 7.3% drop from 2024 and lowest in nearly a decade.

flag 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. flag The drop marks a 41.5% decline from the 2020–2021 peak of 130 killings, with gang-related homicides also falling. flag Officials credit sustained law enforcement efforts, community outreach, youth programs like Stay Focused Youth, and investments in public safety for the progress. flag Despite the overall decline, domestic violence-related killings rose slightly to six. flag The homicide solve rate reached 58%, and officials stress the need for ongoing community partnerships and support services to maintain momentum.

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