Homicide Data News Today

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Homicide rates dropped dramatically across the country in 2023, but Memphis is bucking the national trend with a triple-digit increase in killings. Memphis Police records show 393 homicides in Memphis as of Dec. 28 this year, and 337 of them were considered murders. At least two more people have been killed in […]

People between the ages of 15 and 19 were three times more likely to die by homicide in 2020 and 2021 than in the 1960s, according to a new Council on Criminal Justice report.

A Kentucky State Police report appears to have undercounted homicides reported in Jefferson County

News Analysis Overview Based on a misunderstanding of new FBI data, NewsNation is reporting that 14,677 murders occurred in the ...

It's unknown whether the "true" number of hate crimes committed in 2020 is higher or lower than the FBI's reported total.

First time in a long while. murders in americas largest cities dropped by 6% compared to 2016. the police departments here today have provided us with new homicide data, showing steep declines over the last two years including an estimated reduction of 16% in new orleans, 27% in newark and 30% in milwaukee. thats great. three places. a great job. youre doing a great job there. and my administration, we understand that reducing crime begins with respecting law enforcement. we will not tolerate sm...