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CRIMEJul 23 · 09:07 UTCWTOP DCAnna-Lysa Gayle

Murder rates in DC likely dropping to historic lows not seen since 1900, report says

Murder rates in Washington D.C. are likely declining to historic lows not seen since 1900, with a steeper drop than in other U.S. cities. A Council on Criminal Justice report notes a 18% reduction in homicides and 41% drop in robberies in D.C. compared to 2025, attributing the trend to factors like demographic shifts and police technology improvements.

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Council on Criminal JusticeorganizationWashington, D.C.placeErnesto Lopezpersonhomicide ratestopicNational Guard deploymenttopicU.S. citiesplaceaggravated assaulttopic
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