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Crime Rates Continue to Fall in U.S. Cities

Updated 2026-08-11 09:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Violent crime rates have continued their decline across major U.S. cities, falling 17% since the post-pandemic period. The trend is attributed to various factors including improved policing and social programs.

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Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED; Chart: Emily Peck/AxiosMemory chip prices
2026-08-11 09:10 UTC
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Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA); Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios<a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/10/violent-crime-us-cities-trump
2026-08-11 09:20 UTC
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