CCPD: Midyear report shows drop in crime numbers
The Cape Coral Police Department reports “a remarkable 28% overall reduction in crime” year-over-year for the first half of 2025.
“This achievement reflects more than just numbers — it is a clear testament to the hard work and unwavering commitment of our dedicated officers, the support and vigilance of our community, and our department’s ongoing investment in innovative, data-driven policing,” CCPF officials said in as release issues Friday.
“Between January 1 and June 30, 2025, Cape Coral experienced significant declines in nearly every major crime category,” the release states. “Overall reported crime dropped from 2,076 cases in the first half of 2024 to just 1,487 this year, showcasing a substantial improvement in community safety. Robbery figures followed the positive trend, decreasing by 20%. The city reported zero homicides for the first half of 2025, compared to three in the same period of 2024, marking a complete elimination of this most serious crime.
“Motor vehicle thefts also declined by 4%, with 68 offenses this year versus 71 previously, demonstrating solid cases resulting in arrests that have removed major repeat offenders from the streets. Narcotics offenses fell from 194 cases in 2024 to 127 in 2025, representing a notable 35% reduction. Equally encouraging, thefts saw a significant drop of 28%, down from 850 incidents to 612. These results reflect the commitment and collaboration of the department and the entire Cape Coral community in pushing back against crime at every level.”
These accomplishments are a testament to the dedication and professionalism of the department’s officers, as well as the active participation of Cape Coral’s residents and business partners, Chief Anthony Sizemore saids adding that by working proactively together, adopting cutting-edge technology, and embracing data-driven strategies, the city continues to set a high standard for public safety.
“Our success is the result of several important strategies working together,” the release states. “First, strong partnerships with the community have created a culture of awareness, making it more difficult for crime to go unnoticed. We have also focused our patrols on areas with higher risk, and put extra effort into stopping repeat offenders, which has helped reduce crime directly. By investing in new technology-like advanced crime analysis and better investigative tools-we have been able to respond faster and solve cases more efficiently. Finally, our prevention and outreach efforts, such as public education and fraud awareness campaigns, have played a big role in the major declines seen in several types of crime.
“The Cape Coral Police Department extends its deepest gratitude to its officers, staff, and all citizens who have played a part in this shared achievement. Our outstanding case closure rates-which stand well above the national average-are a testament to the exceptional dedication of our detectives and the strength of the department’s leadership. With the right people in place, we continue to deliver justice for victims and build public confidence in our commitment to safety. Together, we have made Cape Coral’s neighborhoods safer and improved quality of life citywide. We remain dedicated to transparency, continual improvement, and maintaining Cape Coral as a model of public safety in the region.”