Murders plunge 15% in America's biggest cities
Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA); Note: Tulsa Police changed crime-reporting systems, which may affect year-over-year comparisons.; Chart: Russell Contreras/AxiosHomicides fell 15.2% across major U.S. police jurisdictions through the first nine months of 2026, extending a retreat from pandemic-era violence…
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Murders plunge 15% in America's biggest cities
Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA); Note: Tulsa Police changed crime-reporting systems, which may affect year-over-year comparisons.; Chart: Russell Contreras/AxiosHomicides fell 15.2% across major U.S. police jurisdictions through the first nine months of 2026, extending a retreat from pandemic-era violence…
