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US homicide rates plummet to lowest levels in over a century

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A report from the Council on Criminal Justice indicates an 18% decrease in homicides across 30 American cities from the first half of 2025 to the same period in 2026. If this trend persists, the annual homicide rate could reach its lowest point in over a century. The report also noted declines in nine other crime categories, though shoplifting and drug offenses saw slight increases. Experts suggest these broad improvements are due to nationwide factors rather than specific local policies. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nick Lichtenberg, Safiyah Riddle, The Associated Press ·

    American homicides on track for lowest level in more than a century: ‘one of the most significant public safety developments in decades’

    For some reason, murders are surging in Norfolk, Virginia (64%), and San Francisco (55%).

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