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Homicide Rates Reach Historic Low
The U.S. is on track to achieve its lowest annual homicide rate in over a century, with reported rates down by 18% from the same period last year.
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The Hill
The U.S. is on track to reach a new historic low in the annual homicide rate in 2026, according to a new report released Thursday. The rate of reported homicides in the first half of 2026 was 18 percent lower than it was during the same period in 2025, according to data from 30 cities...
2026-07-23 15:06 UTC