Homicide Rates Fell Sharply in 2023 After Rising During Pandemic

Homicides in big U.S. cities fell in 2023 after skyrocketing during the first two years of the pandemic.

Killings were down about 15% in the 10 largest cities last year when compared with 2022, according to local government data. That includes a 20% drop in both Philadelphia and Houston and 16% in Los Angeles.