Shelby County DA's Office Releases 2025 Impact Report Highlighting Crime Reduction, Faster Justice, and Stronger Victim Support
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Shelby County, Tenn. — The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office today released its 2025 Impact Report, detailing a year marked by significant reductions in crime, faster case resolution, expanded victim support, and data-driven strategies aimed at improving public safety and trust in the justice system.
The report, titled Justice in Action, outlines how focused prosecution, meaningful supervision, and system-wide efficiency contributed to measurable progress across Shelby County in 2025.
Key outcomes from the 2025 iMPACT Report include:
Overall crime decreased by 16% countywide, including a 21% reduction in violent crime and a 23% drop in property crime
More than 123,000 cases handled across General Sessions, Criminal, Traffic, Environmental, and Juvenile Courts
Faster justice for victims, with General Sessions cases resolved in an average of 92 days
Over 13,000 victims served, supported by advocacy, court guidance, compensation assistance, and public-safety resources
75% of probation-eligible defendants required to complete customized rehabilitative supervision—more than double prior years
30 new cases opened and 59 cases closed by the Justice Review Unit, including the correction of multiple wrongful convictions
Evidence backlog eliminated in the Video Processing Unit, now operating ahead of schedule
“These numbers represent real people—victims seeking answers, families waiting for closure, and communities that deserve safety and fairness,” said District Attorney Steve Mulroy. “In 2025, we focused on what works: prioritizing violent crime, moving cases faster, and holding offenders accountable while reducing the risk of repeat offenses.”
The report highlights the office’s public safety strategy, including the continued expansion of the V11 initiative, which prioritizes 11 categories of violent and violence-associated offenses from intake through disposition. It also details investments in meaningful supervision, requiring education, treatment, job training, and rehabilitation as part of probation to improve long-term outcomes.
Beyond the courtroom, the iMPACT Report documents the office’s work in the community, including expungement clinics, resource fairs, and town halls across Shelby County. In 2025, the office also secured a $300,000 federal Byrne Discretionary Grant to strengthen victim and witness support services, providing tangible assistance such as temporary housing relocation, security upgrades, and emergency repairs.
The full 2025 iMPACT Report is available at www.scdag.com.