Big cities' homicide rates keep falling, data show
Briefly

Reports show an 18% drop in homicides in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 2023, demonstrating the impact of better recordkeeping and pandemic responses.
Cities like Boston, Philadelphia, and San Francisco saw over a 40% decline in homicides, indicating a significant improvement in urban safety.
Phoenix experienced a 20% reduction in homicides, disproving conservative narratives about crime linked to undocumented immigrants.
The MCCA quarterly reports serve as reliable indicators of crime trends, often aligning with annual FBI data.
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