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Violent Crime Drops Across Most U.S. Cities | US News
Crime is falling across the U.S. — new data shows violent crime dropping sharply in the first half of 2026, with homicides down 17% and robberies plunging double digits. Homicides are now below pre-pandemic levels and trending toward historic lows, even lower than before 2020. The decline spans cities with different leadership and policies, pointing to broader societal or systemic factors — not one magic bullet. Carjackings have plummeted nearly 50% from their peak, but some cities like Chicago and San Francisco saw increases. Domestic violence and sexual assault reports ticked up slightly in…
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