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Birmingham’s Historic Drop in Homicides | Birmingham News
Birmingham’s homicide rate is plummeting, hitting its lowest level since 1951—with just 25 killings in the first half of 2026, a 32% drop from last year and nearly 70% from 2024. Across Jefferson County, homicides have also fallen sharply, from 56 to 37. Mayor Randall Woodfin credits targeted investments in policing, violence intervention, and community outreach for the progress, while crime analyst Jeff Asher notes the national murder rate is also projected to hit a record low. Officials remain vigilant, stressing that one homicide is still too many, as the city pushes forward to build…
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