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U.S. murder rate
Coverage of U.S. murder rate in the Nexus archive.
- US murder rate hits lowest level in 125 years as violence plummets — except for 8 big cities
The US murder rate reached its lowest level in 125 years in 2025 and has continued to decline this year. However, eight major US cities have not seen a reduction in violence.
- U.S. murder rate approaches a record low
The U.S. murder rate is approaching a record low, reversing earlier concerns about a 'new normal' of elevated violent crime. Experts previously worried about increased violent crime, but current trends indicate a significant decline.