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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Marcus

Homicide spiked in big cities during the pandemic. Now it’s plunging

During the first half of 2025, homicide was down nearly 20 percent across 30 of the largest U.S. cities, compared to the same period last year, according to a new study.

Large cities like New York and Philadelphia helped drive the 17 percent decline, with 16 and 13 percent declines, respectively.

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