What happened: Midland residents are statistically less likely to be victims of the most serious crimes than they have been at any point in the past decade, according to preliminary 2025 data released by the Midland Police Department.

MPD reported that so-called “Part 1” crimes fell to 2,725 incidents in 2025, a slight decrease from 2024 and the lowest total in at least a decade. Homicides dropped 40% compared to last year, reaching their lowest level in eight years.

“These achievements are a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our officers, who work tirelessly to keep Midland safe,” MPD Police Chief Greg Snow said. “But this progress is not ours alone. It reflects the strong partnership we have built with our residents, whose trust and cooperation are the foundation of effective community policing.” Editor’s note: Read Chief Snow’s statement in full below.

The big picture: Part 1 crimes include the offenses most closely tied to public safety, including homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These crimes are tracked consistently by the FBI and are commonly used to measure whether a community is becoming safer or more dangerous over time.

“While we are proud of these results, we remain committed to continuous improvement,” Snow said. “Public safety is a shared responsibility, and we will continue working together to ensure Midland remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.”

10-year Part 1 crime breakdown from MPD data

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Year Criminal Homicide Rape Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Theft Motor Vehicle Theft Arson Total
2015 7 46 61 305 656 2,544 181 — 3,800
2016 3 24 93 294 605 2,565 185 — 3,766
2017 2 37 59 279 431 2,026 220 — 3,054
2018 5 58 53 248 344 1,912 261 — 2,881
2019 5 75 53 317 365 2,620 467 — 3,902
2020 12 86 53 470 419 2,383 411 — 3,834
2021 11 130 44 380 321 1,880 301 — 3,067
2022 13 109 44 274 291 1,896 316 — 3,043
2023 7 99 48 364 359 1,781 391 — 3,049
2024 5 91 36 318 299 1,665 317 1 2,732
2025 3 95 42 316 291 1,673 305 — 2,725

What they’re saying: Police Chief Greg Snow spoke to The Permian Press, saying:

“I am honored to share encouraging news with our community: Over the past several years, Midland has seen a meaningful and sustained reduction in serious crime. Since 2021, Part 1 offenses—those most serious crimes tracked nationally—have dropped by more than 11 percent, reaching their lowest levels in recent memory.

“Most notably, homicides have declined for three consecutive years, now standing at their lowest point since at least 2021. These achievements are a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our officers, who work tirelessly to keep Midland safe. But this progress is not ours alone. It reflects the strong partnership we have built with our residents, whose trust and cooperation are the foundation of effective community policing.”

“We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our city government, whose vision and resources have enabled us to implement proven crime prevention strategies. Our ongoing collaboration with federal, state, and regional law enforcement partners has also been vital, allowing us to share information and resources for the benefit of all. While we are proud of these results, we remain committed to continuous improvement.”

“Public safety is a shared responsibility, and we will continue working together to ensure Midland remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone. Thank you to our officers, our community, our city leaders, and our law enforcement partners for making this progress possible.”