Summary
The FBI's 2024 crime data shows that 13 out of the 20 U.S. cities with the highest murder rates are in Republican-led states. Many of these cities are led by Democrats, and overall, the national homicide rate has decreased. While President Trump has focused on crime in Democrat-led cities, the data shows a different pattern of high murder rates in several red states.
Key Facts
- The FBI's 2024 data shows 13 out of the 20 cities with the highest murder rates are in Republican-led states.
- Cities with the highest murder rates are often run by Democratic mayors.
- The U.S. homicide rate fell to 5 per 100,000 residents in 2024, hitting a low not seen since the Obama administration.
- Jackson, Mississippi, recorded the highest homicide rate, nearly 78 per 100,000 residents.
- Birmingham, Alabama, had the second-highest rate, followed by St. Louis and Memphis.
- Trump's criticism has focused on crime in Democrat-run cities, though some of these cities have seen historic lows in crime rates.
- Many high-crime cities have historically underserved communities, with large Black populations.
- Trump's actions, including deploying the National Guard, have focused on crime prevention.
