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PBS examines Donald Trump’s recent assertions about soaring homicide rates in Washington, D.C., comparing his claims with official crime data and expert analysis to assess their accuracy.

A new map highlights the U.S. cities with the highest homicide rates, revealing stark regional disparities and raising fresh questions about policing, poverty and public safety.

Homicide rates in major U.S. cities fell to historic lows in 2025, signaling a dramatic shift in urban crime trends, according to new data reviewed by The Well News.

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.

The U.S. is on track to close 2025 with the largest single-year decline in homicides ever recorded, experts tell ABC News, signaling a sharp reversal in violent crime trends.