Crime Analyst and Co-founder, AH Datalytics
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Predicts murder will likely fall again in 2026 but not as dramatically
America's murder rate plunged to its lowest level since 1900 in 2025, as homicides fell 21%—the largest single-year drop ever recorded, according to Council on Criminal Justice data from 35 major cities. This followed 2024's historic 14.9% decline, creating an unprecedented two-year reversal. The 2025 rate—projected at 4 per 100,000 when FBI releases nationwide data—represents a complete reversal of the 2020 pandemic spike and brings murder 25% below pre-pandemic levels. Denver saw homicides drop 41%, followed by Washington DC and Omaha at 40%. Experts attribute the decline to reduced alcohol consumption, the slowing opioid epidemic, and community violence intervention programs funded through Biden's American Rescue Plan.
Updated Jan 29
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