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Crime Rates Plummet Across the Country | Mesa News
Crime rates are plummeting nationwide, with homicides down 18% in the first half of 2026 — potentially the lowest in over a century. Violent crime continues its multi-year decline, hitting double-digit drops in most of the 30 major cities tracked. While promising, the drop isn’t uniform — some communities still face severe violence. Experts credit improved policing, community violence intervention programs, and fading effects of earlier economic and social disruptions. The trend extends beyond homicides: fatal violent incidents are down 23%, and even burglaries are falling. This nationwide…
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