Atlanta Sees 25 Percent Drop in Homicides as Nationwide Violent Crime Rates Decline

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Homicides in Atlanta have decreased by 25% this year compared to last year, surpassing the 17% decline reported in Washington, D.C. The FBI indicates that violent crimes have decreased 4.5% nationwide in 2024, though Georgia's homicide rate fell by only 5.1%, with Atlanta accounting for 127 of the 706 homicides statewide. Despite the overall decline in violence, officials acknowledge the complexity of crime trends and the ongoing need for focused law enforcement efforts.