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Violent crime drops to historic lows in multiple large cities across U.S.

Violent crime numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.

Published August 16, 2026, 12:32 AM

Updated August 16, 2026, 12:55 AM1.2K

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Violent crime drops to historic lows in multiple large cities across U.S.

Violent crime numbers are down across many major U.S. cities. Ali Bauman is in Newark, New Jersey, which has seen a large drop in homicides.

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Violent crime drops to historic lows in multiple large cities across U.S.

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