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US Cities See Historic Drop in Violent Crime

February 17 – March 8, 2026

Major American cities are experiencing a record-breaking decline in violent crime and homicides. This positive trend is being driven by a combination of community-based intervention programs and increased federal support for local law enforcement.

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What's behind the 'historic collapse' in homicide and violent crime rates in major US cities | CNN

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