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US homicide rate projected to be lowest in over a century, report indicates

A report from the Council on Criminal Justice indicates that the United States is on track to achieve its lowest homicide rate in over a century, with an 18% decline in homicides across major cities in the first half of 2026. The report attributes the decline to broader national trends rather than specific policies, although some cities continue to see increases in homicides.

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A report from the Council on Criminal Justice indicates that the United States is on track to achieve its lowest homicide rate in over a century, with an 18% decline in homicides across major cities in the first half of 2026. The report attributes the decline to broader national trends rather than specific policies, although some cities continue to see increases in homicides.

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US homicide rate projected to be lowest in over a century, report indicates