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U.S. Homicide Rate Sinks to 125-Year Low Amid Record 2025 Drop
crime1 month ago

U.S. Homicide Rate Sinks to 125-Year Low Amid Record 2025 Drop

A Council on Criminal Justice analysis of 2025 crime data projects the national homicide rate to reach its lowest level in about 125 years, marking the largest single-year drop on record. All seven categories of violent crime fell below prepandemic levels in 2025, with homicides down about 25%, shootings down 13%, and carjackings down 29% from 2019 levels; drug crimes were the only category to rise from 2024 to 2025, though still below 2019. Data from 40 cities show most major cities experiencing declines, while Milwaukee and Little Rock bucked the trend with homicide increases.

via The New York Times|
#2025-projections#council-on-criminal-justice#crime
London Crime Hits Historic Low, Undercutting Trump’s Safety Claims
world1 month ago

London Crime Hits Historic Low, Undercutting Trump’s Safety Claims

New 2025 data show London’s homicide rate at 1.1 per 100,000—the lowest since 1997—contradicting Trump’s claim that London crime is ‘through the roof.’ Officials say violent crime has fallen or stabilized even as some street crimes rose, and London compares favorably with many large U.S. cities. Met Police credit stronger enforcement and targeted anti-drug operations for improvements, while districts like Harlesden remain scenes of violence.

via The New York Times|
#crime#homicide-rate#london
D.C. confronts rising National Guard presence amid political tensions
local-government-and-crime6 months ago

D.C. confronts rising National Guard presence amid political tensions

The article discusses the conflicting narratives around crime in Washington D.C., highlighting that while crime rates, especially homicides, have increased since 2012, they are still lower than in the 1990s and comparable to other cities. It emphasizes the importance of context and time frames in interpreting crime data, questions the reliability of police reports amid allegations of data manipulation, and explores how perceptions of safety are influenced more by the nature and severity of crimes than by statistics alone.

via NPR|
#crime-data-interpretation#crime-statistics-accuracy#homicide-rate
"Kansas City's Parade Shooting: Unraveling the Aftermath and Juvenile Detentions"
crime-gun-violence2 years ago

"Kansas City's Parade Shooting: Unraveling the Aftermath and Juvenile Detentions"

After a deadly shooting at the end of the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, attention has turned to the city's record-breaking homicide rate and Missouri's gun laws. One person died and 22 were injured in the shooting, with two juveniles detained and no charges filed yet. Kansas City saw 182 homicides in 2023, mostly involving firearms. Missouri's lax gun laws, including no background checks for firearm purchases and no ban on assault weapons, have faced scrutiny. Despite recent legislative efforts, including a failed proposal to ban minors from openly carrying firearms, the state's gun laws remain controversial.

via ABC News|
#crime-gun-violence#gun-laws#homicide-rate
Global Peace Index: Iceland Tops, U.S. Lags at 131; South Africa Declines
world2 years ago

Global Peace Index: Iceland Tops, U.S. Lags at 131; South Africa Declines

Iceland has been ranked as the most peaceful country in the world for the 15th consecutive year, followed by Denmark and Ireland, according to the 2023 Global Peace Index. The United States, however, ranked at 131 out of 163 countries, with a significant increase in its homicide rate. The study also revealed that the gap between the least and most peaceful countries continues to widen.

via CBS News|
#global-peace-index#homicide-rate#iceland
Costa Rica's Homicides Surge Due to Drug Trafficking.
crime2 years ago

Costa Rica's Homicides Surge Due to Drug Trafficking.

Costa Rica experienced a record 657 homicides last year, with Limon having a homicide rate five times the national average. The country has become a warehousing and transshipment point for drugs sent to Europe by homegrown Costa Rican gangs. The violence stems from disputes over both the control of cocaine shipped to Europe and the marijuana sold locally. The victims of the violence are mostly in marginalized neighborhoods. The murder rate has increased in each of the last four years, with 80% of the killings related to the growth in drug trafficking.

via The Associated Press|
#costa-rica#crime#drug-trafficking
Costa Rica's Homicides Surge Due to Drug Trafficking.
crime2 years ago

Costa Rica's Homicides Surge Due to Drug Trafficking.

Costa Rica has seen a record 657 homicides in 2018, with Limon being the epicenter of the violence. The country has become a warehousing and transshipment point for drugs sent to Europe by homegrown Costa Rican gangs. The violence stems from disputes over both the control of cocaine shipped to Europe and the marijuana sold locally. The victims of the violence are mostly young unemployed men who make up the majority of the casualties in fierce territorial battles.

via ABC News|
#costa-rica#crime#drug-trafficking
Costa Rica's Homicides Surge Due to Drug Trafficking.
crime2 years ago

Costa Rica's Homicides Surge Due to Drug Trafficking.

Costa Rica recorded a record 657 homicides last year, with Limon having a homicide rate five times the national average. The country has become a warehousing and transshipment point for drugs sent to Europe by homegrown Costa Rican gangs. The violence stems from disputes over both the control of cocaine shipped to Europe and the marijuana sold locally. The victims of the violence are mostly young unemployed men who make up the majority of the casualties in fierce territorial battles.

via Yahoo News|
#costa-rica#crime#drug-trafficking