The Baltimore Miracle. Plus...
The article discusses a significant decline in homicide rates in Baltimore, which had previously been known for its high crime rates. Starting in late 2022, the city experienced a dramatic drop in homicides, with April 2026 recording only four murders, the lowest in 50 years. This change challenges previous beliefs about the inevitability of violence in urban areas and prompts an exploration of the factors contributing to this turnaround.
- ▪Baltimore's homicide rates were eight times higher than the national average in 2020.
- ▪By April 2026, the city recorded only four homicides, the lowest monthly total in 50 years.
- ▪The article questions the fatalistic predictions about crime reduction and explores what has worked in Baltimore.
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