The Springfield Police Department has released its annual crime report for 2024.
Police Chief Paul Williams says there is much difference between 2023 and 2024 but says there has been a four year decrease in crime between 2020 and 2024.
He says there has been a drop in violent crime, youth crime and vehicle theft.
He says illegal drugs is still a major problem in Springfield and retailers have seen an increase in shoplifting.
Chief Williams says crime is like the stock market and it goes up and down.