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Number of homicides plummets in major U.S. cities

The number of homicides in major American cities is falling at its quickest pace in decades following huge jumps during the pandemic.

The nation is on track to see one of the lowest levels of violent crimes and homicides since President Obama was in office.

Polls show crime is a top concern ahead of the 2024 election — and it's an issue where Republicans regularly edge Democrats.

But falling homicide rates could take the steam out of the crucial GOP advantage.

Murders declined by nearly 20% in 204 cities during the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to a data criminal justice consulting firm.

At this pace, the murder rate in the U.S. could match its level in 2014 when many cities saw 30-year lows in violent crime and homicides.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What impact do you believe news coverage of crime rates has on your understanding and fear of crime?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Considering a decline in violent crimes, how would you personally reassess the importance of crime as an election issue?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If crime decreases in major cities, how should that influence the priorities of local governments and law enforcement?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Why do you think public perception about crime rates can differ from actual crime statistics?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might a significant drop in homicide rates affect your personal feelings of safety in your community?

 @SoreC0nsensu5Patriot from Georgia  commented…2yrs2Y

Crime is not down though. The FBI no longer mandates that police report crime data. Over half of the country doesn’t report and less than a quarter of the top 10 cities report.

 @DeficitPoultryRepublican from Tennessee  commented…2yrs2Y

Many police departments in Nee York, Florida and California are not reporting data to the FBI. Many DA’s in large cities are reducing felonies to misdemeanors, dismissing misdemeanors and releasing criminals from jail early. Nit sure crime “data” means much any longer.

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