May 13, 2026 - News
Chart du jour: Falling crime
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Raleigh had one of the largest drops in homicides in the country in the first quarter of this year, according to a quarterly survey from the Major Cities Chiefs Association.
Why it matters: After spiking in the years after the pandemic, homicides have fallen from their peak in Raleigh.
Go deeper … Read our interview with Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce