Cities With the Most Murders so Far This Year

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August 21, 2022 8:31 am

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20. Akron, OH
> Murders YTD per 100,000 people: 15.2
> Total murders Jan. 1 – July 31, 2022: 30
> Population: 197,375

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19. Buffalo, NY
> Murders YTD per 100,000 people: 15.6
> Total murders Jan. 1 – June 30, 2022: 40
> Population: 255,805

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18. Richmond, VA
> Murders YTD per 100,000 people: 15.7
> Total murders Jan. 1 – Aug. 14, 2022: 36
> Population: 229,233

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17. Louisville, KY
> Murders YTD per 100,000 people: 16.3
> Total murders Jan. 1 – Aug. 5, 2022: 101
> Population: 618,733

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16. Oakland, CA
> Murders YTD per 100,000 people: 17.5
> Total murders Jan. 1 – Aug. 14, 2022: 74
> Population: 422,575

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