Top 20 U.S. Cities with the Highest Murders in 2024

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5. Houston, Texas

Murders in 2024: 151

Data Source: State UCR

Houston is one of the most populated cities in the U.S. since it had 2.3 million in 2023. Almost 500 people were killed in the city in 2020, so if the current rate of murders holds, then it will mark a noticeable drop since then. Authorities have been attempting to bring down the crime rate, and they have cracked down on gangs engaging in drug trafficking as part of these efforts. Annually, the 151 murders mark a 12.7% annual drop. Houston’s murder rate was 19 per 100,000 in 2023.

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