Bloomington saw a slight increase in crime over 2025, but the officials numbers still tell a story of some improvements, according to the department’s head. Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington said gun-related crimes decreased from 2024.

Bloomington saw a slight increase in crime over 2025, but the officials numbers still tell a story of some improvements, according to the department&rsquo;s head.&nbsp;Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington said gun-related crimes decreased from 2024.

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Bloomington's annual crime statistics show drop in shootings, increase in drug crimes

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