homicide rate
Coverage of homicide rate in the Nexus archive.
- Crime continues historic decline as homicide rates approach century lows
Crime rates in U.S. cities continued declining in 2026, with homicide rates dropping 18% in 30 cities, according to a Council on Criminal Justice report. The decline follows pandemic-era surges but is not universal, with Minneapolis and three other cities reporting higher 2026 rates than 2019 levels.
- New report says that Norfolk's homicide rate has increased since 2025
A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice indicates that Norfolk's homicide rate increased by 64% from the first half of 2025 to the first half of 2026. The report compares Norfolk to 30 other cities sampled during this period.
- Homicide levels trending lowest in more than a century: Research
The U.S. is projected to reach a historic low in the annual homicide rate in 2026, with the first half of 2026 showing an 18% decrease in reported homicides compared to the same period in 2025.
- California homicide rate hits lowest in decades, with violent and property crimes also down
California's homicide rate for 2025 was 3.5 per 100,000 people, the lowest since crime recording began six decades ago. Violent and property crimes also saw a decline.
- California homicide rate hits lowest in decades, with violent and property crimes also down
California's homicide rate in 2025 was 3.5 per 100,000 people, the lowest since crime recording began 60 years ago. Violent and property crimes also declined.
- California crime rates fell across every major category in 2025: DOJ
California's crime rates declined across all major categories in 2025, with the homicide rate reaching a record low since statewide reporting began in 1966, according to the California Department of Justice.
- Robberies in Brazil’s Biggest City Hit a 25-Year Low
São Paulo's robberies are at a 25-year low, with a homicide rate lower than most US states, despite slight increases in murders and thefts. The data highlights a significant decline in major crimes despite minor upticks in specific offenses.
- The homicide rate is falling. Domestic killings are not.
The homicide rate is declining, but domestic killings remain unchanged. Fathers killed their families in three states this week, with experts noting such violence is predictable and preventable.