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Violent crime is falling sharply in major U.S. cities, new data show, with homicides and robberies down significantly. Experts cite policing shifts and community programs as key drivers.

Homicides in major U.S. cities have dropped sharply, according to new Council on Criminal Justice data, extending a broader nationwide decline in overall crime rates.

Homicide is falling sharply across the U.S., and five cities show why. Focused policing, community programs and data-driven strategies are reshaping the fight against violent crime.