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US cities see significant drop in violent crime and homicides

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Violent crime, including homicides, has seen a significant decrease across major U.S. cities in the first nine months of 2026. Data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association indicates a 15.2% drop in homicides and a 4.9% decrease in combined violent offenses across 66 reporting agencies. While most cities experienced declines, New York City and San Diego were notable exceptions, reporting increases in homicides and overall violent crime. AI

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