2026 Will Likely Have The Lowest US Murder Rate Ever Recorded

Jeff-alytics·May 25

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The US murder rate is reportedly nearing a new low, with some projections indicating it may reach a record low by 2026. There are indications that murder rates in the US have fallen dramatically in the first half of 2026. However, it is unclear what is driving this trend or how low the rate might ultimately go.

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