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Homicide rates drop 21% across the US in 2025

Violent crime in many large American cities decreased sharply in 2025, with homicides dropping to levels not seen in decades, ...

CA cities see lowest homicide rates in decades but it's unclear why

Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows in Los Angeles, Oakland, ...
Columbus Dispatch

As Trump threatens federal intervention in 'unsafe' cities, shootings down in Columbus, U.S.

Homicide rates have dropped significantly in major U.S. cities, including Columbus, Chicago, and Portland. Despite data showing a decrease in violent crime, a majority of Americans believe crime has ...
The Washington Post

These five cities help explain why homicide rates are down across the U.S.

The rate of homicides has plummeted nationwide and, in 2025, is trending toward its lowest level in decades. The steady decline has reversed the surge of slayings seen during the peak of the covid-19 ...
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10 U.S. Cities Home to the Most Dangerous Neighborhoods, 2025 Crime Reports Show

Memphis once again tops the list, with a violent crime rate nearly six times the national figure. Memphis, the second-biggest city in the red state of Tennessee, reportedly has one of the highest ...
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US cities hope crime strategies keep homicide numbers dropping and prevent summer surge

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO (AP) — An expected bump in violent ...