US on Track to Have Historically Low Number of Homicides in 2026, Report Says

Murders on Pace to Drop to a 126-Year Low Following Illegal Immigrant Deportations: DHS

Crime rates have fallen to “historic lows” across the United States, with homicides this year on track to register the lowest level in at least 126 years, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In the first half of 2026, homicides were down 18 percent compared to the first half of last year, DHS said in a July 31 statement. Carjacking crimes tumbled 47 percent during this period, motor vehicle thefts fell 20 percent, robberies d…

U.S. crime rates drop to multi-decade lows in first half of 2026, new report shows

WASHINGTON — Homicides and other major crimes continued sharp declines in the first half of 2026, putting the United States on track for one of the lowest murder rates in more than a century, according to a mid-year analysis released this week and highlighted by the White House. The Council on Criminal Justice reported that… The post U.S. crime rates drop to multi-decade lows in first half of 2026, new report shows appeared first on Florida’s Vo…

Crime continues historic decline as homicide rates approach century lows

Crime rates continued falling across a sample of large U.S. cities in the first half of 2026, with homicide rates dropping enough to put the nation on track for another historic low in killings.

Homicide rates are on the decline, approaching century lows in cities across the US

Homicides fell 18% in the first half of 2026 across a sample of 30 U.S. cities.

New Report Finds National Homicide Rate Trending To Be Lowest In A Century

Source: General / Radio One Between the crippling economy, the war in Iran, and America’s ongoing tilt into authoritarianism, it feels like it’s nonstop doom and gloom these days. So, thankfully, we got some good news for a change today! A new report shows that homicide rates have significantly declined across the United States.  According to AP, a report from the independent Council on Criminal Justice found there was an 18% decrease in the hom…

Norfolk sees spike in 2026 homicides despite overall downward US trend: Report

Norfolk reported a record-low number of homicides in 2025; however, a study conducted by the Council on Criminal Justice reported that Norfolk has seen a spike in homicides so far this year.