5 U.S. Cities With the Highest Murders in 2023

In this piece, we will take a look at the five U.S. Cities With the Highest Murders in 2023. For more cities, head on over to 30 U.S. Cities With the Highest Murders in 2023.

5. Baltimore, Maryland

Murders in 2023: 112

Baltimore is the most populous city in Maryland and saw 7,041 violent crimes in 2022. Its latest murder data for 2023 shows that 260 people were killed in Baltimore during the year, making the city rank quite high in the list of 2023’s most murderous cities when compared to a similar list for 2022.  Baltimore is also an important hub for international trade as it houses an important port and a trade center. The Baltimore port specializes in handling heavy equipment and machinery.