Birmingham, crime

Birmingham’s plan to tackle crime, homicides is evolving after a violent year. Will it work?
Birmingham ended 2024 with 152 homicides, the highest number of killings in the city ever, breaking the record of 148 set in 1933. The lowlight of a violent year was the Sept. 21 mass shooting at the Hush Lounge in Birmingham’s Five Points South entertainment district that killed four and left 17 injured.
'Makes them think twice': With more than 3 weeks without a Birmingham homicide, police give update on crime plan
A look at the full news conferenceBirmingham Interim Police Chief Michael Pickett held a news conference Monday to update how a recent initiative to reduce gun violence is working.Sign up for our NewslettersFrom January to March 9th interim police chief Michael Pickett says officers have been cracking down on crime,
WATCH: Birmingham Police Department discusses crime reduction strategies
The Birmingham Police Department held a news conference Monday morning to discuss crime reduction strategies being implemented at the department. Watch the news conference in the video player above.
Birmingham police unveil plan to battle violent crime as city sees 27% drop in homicides
Birmingham homicides are down 27 percent so far in 2025, fueled in part by a 23-day stretch with no homicides in the city. As of Monday morning, the city had 16 homicides in the first 2 ½ months of 2025 compared to 22 for the same time period in 2024.
Birmingham Police chief delivers update on crime-fighting initiatives
During a news conference Monday, Pickett announced an eight-point plan aimed at reducing violence and strengthening community ties.
Reducing violent crime: 3 weeks since Birmingham homicide
Reducing violent crime: 3 weeks since Birmingham homicide
Police chief highlights success as Birmingham goes over three weeks without a homicide
The Birmingham Police Department announced a significant decrease in the city's homicide rate, with a 27% drop compared to ...
Birmingham man killed in crash after trying to flee from police
A Birmingham man has died in a two-vehicle head on collision after trying to flee from police. Ronald Anthony Morton of ...
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Suspect in armed Calera robbery arrested, faces 14 charges
The suspect behind the armed robbery of the Marathon gas station in Calera as well as numerous other crimes has been arrested ...
17-year-old charged after five people robbed at gunpoint in Birmingham
A 17-year-old suspect was charged as an adult following an armed robbery involving five people on March 1, 2025, in the 4000 ...
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Teen arrested in robbery of five people at same location in Birmingham
The Birmingham Police Department said officers with the Crime Reduction Team arrested the 17-year-old suspect in the 3200 ...
Man killed after single-vehicle crash in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC) - A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning, March 9. The Jefferson County ...
Birmingham police make 77 arrests in week-long safety initiative
In a concerted effort to enhance public safety, Birmingham's Special Enforcement Team (SET) made 77 arrests between February ...
17-year-old arrested, charged with robbery in Birmingham
A 17-year-old juvenile suspect was arrested after allegedly robbing five people at gunpoint in Birmingham on March 1.
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Man facing state and federal charges now charged in Calera robbery
A man facing multiple charges in crimes is now suspected in a gas station robbery. The Calera Police Department said Raymond Harris Jr. of Irondale has been formally charged in the armed robbery of ...
Birmingham police bringing back familiar program, hoping to make a lasting impact on the city’s youth.
While athletics remain a key component, the program is expanding its focus to include other activities aimed at mentorship ...