Homicide rate declines sharply in dozens of US cities, a new report shows

By CLAUDIA LAUER, Associated Press

Data collected from 35 American cities showed a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025, translating to about 922 fewer homicides last year, according to a new report from the independent Council on Criminal Justice.

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