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New Orleans Reports 70% Drop in Violent Crime Since 2022, Building Momentum for Citywide Renewal

by Karen A Boudrie

July 29, 2026

Categories: Announcement

Topics: Good Police Work

New Orleans Reports 70% Drop in Violent Crime Since 2022, Building Momentum for Citywide Renewal

The New Orleans Police Department today announced that citywide violent crime to include homicides, nonfatal shootings, carjackings, and armed robberies combined; have fallen 70 percent since 2022, comparing the first six months of each year.

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Suspect Wanted For Aggravated Battery

Suspect Wanted For Aggravated Battery

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for aggravated second degree battery by shooting and illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 

Suspect Wanted for Theft by Fraud Investigation

Suspect Wanted for Theft by Fraud Investigation

The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Xavier Rene Sauceda (White male, DOB: March 13, 1967), who is wanted in connection with an ongoing Theft by Fraud investigation.

NOPD Seeking Suspect in Armed Robbery Captured on Video

The NOPD is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with an armed robbery in the Fifth District.

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Traffic Operation Tonight (April 14, 2026)

Traffic Operation Tonight (April 14, 2026)

The New Orleans Police Department, in coordination with the Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, will conduct a planned traffic operation on the Crescent City Connection on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. 

Crescent City Classic Parking and Traffic

Crescent City Classic Parking and Traffic

The Crescent City Classic will be run on Saturday April 4, 2026, starting from the intersection of Poydras and Loyola. The race formation area stretches from Poydras/Loyola to Poydras/South Claiborne.  The route of the race is Poydras Street to Decatur Street to Esplanade Avenue, on City Park Avenue and then into City Park with the finish line near the New Orleans Museum of Art.

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NOPD Announces Quarterly Preliminary Special Victims Division Sex Crime Data, for Second Quarter of 2026

NOPD Announces Quarterly Preliminary Special Victims Division Sex Crime Data, for Second Quarter of 2026

The New Orleans Police Department’s Special Victims Division continues its unwavering commitment to investigating crimes involving sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and other offenses against vulnerable victims.

Suspect Wanted For Thefts

Suspect Wanted For Thefts

New Orleans Police have arrested a suspect wanted for multiple felony thefts.

NOPD Announces Results of DWI Saturation Patrol Operation in Seventh District

NOPD Announces Results of DWI Saturation Patrol Operation in Seventh District

The NOPD today (July 24, 2026) announced the results of a DWI saturation patrol operation that occurred in the Seventh District on the evening of July 23.

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NOPD Announces Quarterly Preliminary Special Victims Division Sex Crime Data, for Second Quarter of 2026

NOPD Announces Quarterly Preliminary Special Victims Division Sex Crime Data, for Second Quarter of 2026

The New Orleans Police Department’s Special Victims Division continues its unwavering commitment to investigating crimes involving sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and other offenses against vulnerable victims.

NOPD Announces Results of DWI Saturation Patrol Operation in Seventh District

NOPD Announces Results of DWI Saturation Patrol Operation in Seventh District

The NOPD today (July 24, 2026) announced the results of a DWI saturation patrol operation that occurred in the Seventh District on the evening of July 23.

NOPD Investigating Homicide in First District

NOPD Investigating Homicide in First District

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the 4000 block of Banks Street in the First District.

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New Orleans Reports 70% Drop in Violent Crime Since 2022, Building Momentum for Citywide Renewal

New Orleans Reports 70% Drop in Violent Crime Since 2022, Building Momentum for Citywide Renewal

The New Orleans Police Department today announced that citywide violent crime to include homicides, nonfatal shootings, carjackings, and armed robberies combined; have fallen 70 percent since 2022, comparing the first six months of each year.

NOPD Announces Results of DWI Saturation Patrol Operation in Seventh District

NOPD Announces Results of DWI Saturation Patrol Operation in Seventh District

The NOPD today (July 24, 2026) announced the results of a DWI saturation patrol operation that occurred in the Seventh District on the evening of July 23.

NOPD Reports Continued Decline in Traffic Accidents & Fatalities

NOPD Reports Continued Decline in Traffic Accidents & Fatalities

Fatal crashes and overall traffic crashes continue to decrease in the city of New Orleans underscoring the commitment to public safety through the directed traffic patrols by the NOPD's Traffic Division.

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