Washington, D.C., recorded a homicide rate of 27.54 per 100,000 residents in 2024, ranking fourth among major U.S. cities despite overall violent crime dropping 35% from 2023.
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Washington, D.C., recorded a homicide rate of 27.54 per 100,000 residents in 2024, ranking fourth among major U.S. cities despite overall violent crime dropping 35% from 2023.