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A bar chart that shows the cities with the largest homicide increases from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2026. Honolulu has the highest increase at 85.7%, followed by San Diego at 81.3% and Orlando at 66.7%. The smallest increase shown is Denver at 30%.

Cities with largest increase in homicides from H1 2025 to H1 2026

Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCAA); Chart: Esteban Hernandez/Axios

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