Gwinnett County has seen a major drop in homicides in 2024. Police also report that they solved every single case.
📊 What’s Happening: The Gwinnett County Police Department reported a 25% decrease in homicides last year. There were 32 cases in 2024, compared to 40 in 2023. Even more impressive, every case was solved, achieving a 100% clearance rate.
👮 Who Made it Happen: Officials credit strong community support and investments in technology. Tools like the county’s real-time crime center, which monitors live camera feeds, played a key role. Additionally, advanced training for detectives and crime scene investigators helped officers crack cases faster and more effectively.
🔍 What Is a Clearance Rate?: A clearance rate measures how many cases police solve compared to how many occur. Solved cases typically mean an arrest or other resolution, such as a suspect’s death.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
