Crime continues historic decline as homicide rates approach century lows

By: Amanda Watford

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 24, 2026

Words: 640

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Crime rates continued falling across a sample of large U.S. cities in the first half of 2026, with homicide rates dropping enough to put the nation on track for another historic low in killings.

A new analysis from the nonpartisan think tank Council on Criminal Justice found that nine of 13 crime categories tracked in 36 cities declined compared with the first six months of 2025. Homicides fell 18% in the first half of …

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