Henrico saw 13% decrease in crime in 2025, fewest homicides in 60 years

Henrico saw 13% decrease in crime in 2025, fewest homicides in 60 years

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. Henrico County witnessed only three homicides in 2025, a drop of about 86% from the 22 it recorded the previous year, according to Henrico Police Chief Eric English.That figure is the lowest number of annual homicides Henrico has seen since 1965, a truly amazing feat for the county, said English. Henrico reported one homicide in the Brookland District, one in the Fairfield District, and one in the Varina District last year. C…