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Baltimore Violence Declines Sharply | Annapolis News
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Baltimore’s homicide rate has plummeted 23% year-over-year, hitting lows not seen since 1970, with rapes down 15% and robberies down 12%—a sharper decline than the national trend. Credit goes to the city’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy, aggressive prosecutions led by top prosecutors, and improved police clearance rates. Yet, aggravated assaults are up 12%, highlighting that while overall violence falls, deeper cultural shifts toward nonviolent conflict resolution remain essential for lasting change.
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