Murders plunge 15% in America's biggest cities
Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA); Note: Tulsa Police changed crime-reporting systems, which may affect year-over-year comparisons.; Chart: Russell Contreras/AxiosHomicides fell 15.2% across major U.S. police jurisdictions through the first nine months of 2026, extending a retreat from pa
<p>Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA); Note: Tulsa Police changed crime-reporting systems, which may affect year-over-year comparisons.; Chart: Russell Contreras/AxiosHomicides fell 15.2% across major U.S. police jurisdictions through the first nine months of 2026, extending a retreat from pa</p>