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Homicides Plummet in 2026 | Dayton News
Homicides are plummeting across the U.S., with a 18% drop in the first half of 2026—215 fewer lives lost—and a staggering 51% decline since the 2022 peak. Crime is falling nationwide: carjackings, burglaries, and thefts are down, with most of the 30 studied cities seeing lower homicide rates than in 2019. Lincoln, Nebraska, even hit zero homicides. But not all cities are trending down—Austin saw the biggest jump. Experts point to shifting demographics, behavior, and policy as contributing factors. While this progress is a major win for public safety, the human cost remains, and the focus…
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