The homicide rates of the 40 largest cities in the United States have decreased between the second quarters of 2021 and 2023, according to a new study of local crime statistics by WalletHub.
Their analysis shows homicide rates have fallen “by an average of roughly 5 percent” in these large cities from the second quarters of 2021 to 2023.
Despite the decline, some cities face significant challenges in addressing their homicide rate problems.
Memphis, Tennessee, topped the list of cities with the biggest homicide rate problems, followed by St. Louis, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri.
Cities Facing Most Problems
Memphis saw a rise in the number of homicides per capita compared to St. Louis, which saw a decline. The homicide rate in St. Louis was 16.18 homicides per 100,000 people, while Memphis’s rate was 11.2….