US Murder Rate Plunges To Lowest Level In Over 100 Years, Report Shows
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026
The U.S. murder rate in 2025 plunged to its lowest level in over a century, according to a report released Thursday. The average reported homicide rate declined 21% in 35 major U.S. cities in 2025, marking the largest…
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