High Point Police Annual Report Shows 9% Overall Crime Decline in 2025

Overall crime in High Point fell 9% in 2025, the High Point Police Department reported in a Feb. 16 release, a decline driven in part by a 54% drop in motor vehicle thefts and a 21% decrease in property crime that included fewer larceny and burglary reports. The numbers come from the department’s 2025 Annual Report prepared under Chief of Police Curtis Cheeks III.

Violent crime edged up 6% in 2025, with 441 violent-crime reports compared with 417 in 2024, the department said. The report attributes the uptick largely to an increase in aggravated assaults. Detectives investigated five criminal homicides in 2025, up from three in 2024; suspects were charged in all but two of the five cases, and the two uncharged homicides are connected to the same incident on Terrell Drive.

Firearms-related activity showed mixed signals: gun crime decreased 6% in 2025 even as officers seized more than 440 firearms. The department submitted 660 entries into the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network program in 2025, which, the release says, “helps law enforcement agencies research, identify and cross-reference firearms ballistic data in one online system.”

Operational changes in 2025 expanded the department’s reach across the city. The park rangers, formerly part of High Point Parks & Recreation, joined the High Point Police Department as sworn officers who now handle safety, enforcement and emergency response across more than 1,400 acres of parks, lake and recreation facilities. Civilian traffic crash investigators also came on board; the department describes them as “non-sworn investigators who respond to non-priority traffic crashes involving property damage, address minor traffic complaints and assist with traffic direction.” The report also highlights an expansion of the department’s wellness program for staff.

Chief Curtis Cheeks III framed the statistics as work on the ground, saying, “These aren’t just numbers - they represent the important and impactful work happening at the High Point Police Department every day. Officers respond to calls, address crime, mitigate conflict, provide critical information to detectives and take proactive steps to keep all of High Point safe.” Cheeks also posted the report on LinkedIn, where his message drew public responses including Derrick Crews writing, “Got to interact with several of your supervisors. Great group with a positive mentality. Must be doing something right over there Chief. 😃,” and others adding brief praise.

The department said the report credits strong partnerships with residents, businesses, faith leaders, community organizations and city partners, and that it will “leverage new technology and innovation in 2026.” For the full 2025 Annual Report or press materials, contact Victoria Ruvio at 336.870.6710 or victoria.ruvio@highpointnc.gov, or visit the High Point Police Department’s online press releases. Reducing crime and safety remain top priorities for the department as it moves into 2026.