US on track to have historically low number of homicides in 2026, report says

A report by the Council on Criminal Justice shows an 18% decrease in homicide rates across 30 U.S. cities from 2025 to 2026, with 215 fewer homicides. The study also noted drops in carjackings, residential burglary, and aggravated assaults, though shoplifting and drug offenses rose slightly. Experts attribute the nationwide trend to broader factors rather than localized policies.