Homicides
Which states have the highest homicide rates?
Homicide rates in the U.S. vary as much as ten-fold between states. Which states have the highest and lowest rates, and why are they so different?
October 26, 2026
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Homicide rates in the U.S. vary as much as ten-fold between states. Which states have the highest and lowest rates, and why are they so different?
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