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Murders by Weapon Type: 2026 Statistics

What’s really driving U.S. homicide numbers? The data may surprise you. 📊 See which weapons are used most, where trends are shifting, and how states compare nationwide.

Florida Homicide Rates: 2025 Statistics and Trends

Florida's homicide rates have dropped 68% since their peak in 1973, but how does the state compare to others in 2024? With a rate of 5.05 per 100,000 people, Florida

442 Crime Kingpins Responsible For Bulk Of Serious Crime In Johannesburg

source Private security firms are the ones fighting crime on the frontline and making the difference in South Africa. Their services are improving as these firms

DC Crime Plummets Under Federal Control -- Previous Department Accused of Changing Stats

Carjackings in Washington, D.C. have plummeted 83%, while overall crime is down 8% since President Trump deployed federal agencies to assist the Metropolitan Police

Gun Laws vs. Crime Rates: 2025 Statistics & Laws

Gun laws are tightening, but are they making us safer? 🤔 The latest 2025 data reveals some surprising truths about crime, mass shootings, and gun violence across

States with the Highest Murder Rate: Homicide Trends in the U.S.

Homicide rates are surging—and some states are far above the rest. From D.C. to the Deep South, see where murder is rising fastest, what regions are struggling most,

Murders by Weapon Type: September 2024 Statistics

🔪📊 Homicides in the U.S. have surged back to 1980s levels, with firearms leading the charge—used in 79% of cases. Which states see the highest rates of non-firearm