Murders in America up 34 Percent From Pre-Pandemic Levels, North Carolina City Tops Chart

Murders in America up 34 Percent From Pre-Pandemic Levels, North Carolina City Tops Chart
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Murders across the United States have surged since 2019, while robberies and motor vehicle thefts soared last year, a new study of crime trends published on Jan. 26 by the Council on Criminal Justice shows.

The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ), a nonpartisan organization, examined monthly crime rates for ten violent, property, and drug offenses in 35 U.S. cities in 2022.

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