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Norfolk’s Homicide Spike Stands Out | Virginia Beach News
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Norfolk’s homicide rate has surged 64% in just six months — a stunning reversal from last year’s record low — while the rest of the country sees a steady decline. Amid a national 18% drop in homicides since 2019, Norfolk stands out as the only city among 30 studied with such a dramatic spike, also seeing a 26% jump in motor vehicle thefts. This sharp turn back toward past trends raises urgent questions about what’s driving this alarming shift.
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