"2023 Marks Record Drop in U.S. Homicide Rates Post-Pandemic"
A report by AH Datalytics indicates a significant decrease in the U.S. murder rate, projecting a 13% drop from 2022, with 1,266 fewer murders. Despite this decline, the projected murder count for 2023 remains above pre-pandemic levels. Public perception often contradicts these findings, with many Americans believing crime has increased. Experts suggest the end of the pandemic and the reopening of societal structures may have contributed to the decrease in violent crime. Additionally, violence reduction strategies and new bipartisan gun safety legislation may have played a role in the downward trend.