Henrico Police say crime decreased in 2024, but some residents still concerned about violence
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Henrico County released its 2024 crime numbers this week, noting a downward trend compared to 2023.
Police Chief Eric English said there's been a decrease in violent crime, but people living in certain so-called "crime hot spots" say the numbers aren't reflective of what they live daily.
"And you never know if the shots whether if they go in the air and come down into your apartment. I grew up on the south side of Chicago so I know sometimes there are accidental deaths, stray bullets and nobody wants to deal with that when they are trying to build a family," Albert Armstrong told CBS 6 Crime Insider Jon Burkett.
Armstrong moved into an apartment on Delmont Street less than a year ago. He says scenes like this playing out made him quickly realize the move was a mistake.
"With the amount of rent I paid and just moving in, I couldn't pick up and go. It was hard to just want to leave but because I'm kind of used to it. I was able to tolerate it," he said.
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