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Homicides Plummet Across Major Cities | Philadelphia News
Homicides are plummeting nationwide—down 18% in 30 major cities so far in 2026 compared to 2025, potentially setting record lows in over a century. The drop extends to nine of thirteen tracked crimes, including carjackings and burglaries, even as shoplifting and drug offenses tick up slightly. Experts say this nationwide improvement isn’t tied to any single city’s strategy, suggesting systemic shifts—whether policy, societal, or economic—are at play. While a third of cities still saw spikes, notably Norfolk’s 64% jump, fewer places are now experiencing violence than before the pandemic. This…
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