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Crime Drops Nationwide But Not Everywhere | San Antonio News
The U.S. is on track for its lowest homicide rate in over a century, with violent crime plummeting nationwide—even outpacing pre-pandemic levels. Nine of thirteen tracked crimes are down, including carjackings and assaults, while violent incidents are also less deadly, down 23%. Non-violent crimes like burglaries have dropped sharply, though shoplifting rose slightly. Yet, a third of cities saw homicide increases—Norfolk and San Francisco among them. Experts point to nationwide trends: falling drug use and post-pandemic federal investments in youth-focused social programs as key drivers…
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