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A bar chart that shows the largest percentage drops in reported homicides across 10 U.S. areas from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30, 2025 and 2026. Tulsa, Oklahoma, fell the most at 71.4%, followed by Aurora, Colorado, at 65.2%. The smallest declines shown are Nashville and Omaha, both at 37.5%.

Areas with the largest percentage drops in homicides

Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA); Note: Tulsa Police changed crime-reporting systems, which may affect year-over-year comparisons.; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios

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