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U.S. Murder Rate Plummets to Pre-COVID Levels
5/28/2025
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Story summary
- The U.S. murder rate has dropped to pre-COVID levels in 2024.
- Major cities show significant declines: Baltimore (31.6%), St. Louis (34.5%), and Denver (63%).
- Philadelphia's 88 homicides by May 22 mark the lowest since 2014.
- Analysts predict 2025 may record the lowest murder rate in history.
- While unreported crimes raise concerns, murder statistics are generally reliable.
