Huge drop in homicides in the first half of 2024 in many US cities: Baltimore (-37%), Cleveland (-33%), Philly (-42%), Boston (-78%). Overall violent crime down too.
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If people are supported and feel like there's hope, there is less crime.
Need to check on gun violence rates rather than homicides. Homicides could have dropped because of better techniques to treat gunshot wounds and reduce fatalities
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