Henrico homicides drop 90% in 2025: Police Chief explains strategy

Henrico homicides drop 90% in 2025: Police Chief explains strategy

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. The Henrico Division of Police has had a phenomenal year in 2025, according to Chief Eric English, with the county seeing a 90.4% decline in homicides and a 12% reduction in total crime since 2024. As of Nov. 20, Henrico has only seen two homicides this year, a significant drop from the 22 homicides that occurred last year, English said during the Nov. 20 2025 State of the County address at the Henrico Sports and Events Cente…

Henrico Police chief announces 90% drop in homicides, 12% decrease in crime

The Henrico Division of Police has had a “phenomenal year” in 2025, according to Chief Eric English, with the county seeing a 90.4% decline in homicides and a 12% reduction in total crime since 2024. As of Nov. 20, Henrico has only seen two homicides this year, a significant