SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — New data released by a national group of law enforcement executives shows progress in reducing violent crime in San Diego. However, it also highlights some areas where continued efforts are needed.

Homicide fell almost 30% from 15 to 11 in the first half of the year from a year prior, according to figures from the Major Cities Chiefs Association.

Robbery also dropped by more than 15% from 566 to 478, aggravated assault stayed about the same from 2,130 to 2,141, while rape increased by around 5% from 160 to 169.

“That lets us know where we need to focus our efforts and when those numbers swing again there’s a multitude of reasons," said Lt. Travis Easter, Public Information Officer for the San Diego Police Department.

San Diego County District Attorney Summer St

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