How did homicide rates change in Newark, Raleigh, and Aurora, Colorado, according to the report?
Newark's homicides fell 64.7% (from 17 to six), Raleigh's fell 63.6% (from 11 to four), and Aurora, Colo., saw a 58.8% drop in homicides.
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What findings did the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) report regarding homicide trends among 30 reporting cities?
A Council on Criminal Justice analysis found that homicides were down 18% among 30 reporting cities in the first half of 2026, noting that this decline began in the second half of 2022.
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Which cities saw a significant increase in homicides during the first half of 2026 compared to the first half of 2025?
Honolulu saw homicides jump 85.7%, increasing from 7 to 13. San Diego saw homicides jump 81.3%, increasing from 16 to 29.
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How did homicide rates change in Washington, D.C., Memphis, and Houston during the first half of 2026 compared to the first half of 2025?
In Washington, D.C., homicides fell 43.9%, decreasing from 82 to 46. In Memphis, homicides fell 43.7%, dropping from 119 to 67. In Houston, homicides fell 38.3%, decreasing from 154 to 95.
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