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US Murder Rate Falls to Historic Low in 2025

Preliminary data indicates that the US murder rate dropped by nearly 20% from 2024, potentially reaching its lowest point since reliable national data collection began in 1960. This marks a significant decline in violent crime.

9 Jul, 13:49 — 9 Jul, 13:49
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The IndependentMostly Factual40d ago

Why the US murder rate fell to a historic low in 2025

Preliminary data shows the murder rate fell nearly 20% from 2024, likely making it the lowest rate since reliable national data began to be collected in 1960

By James Tuttle

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