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the increased number of homicides across various cities. \n\nCrunching the numbers and delving into specific 'Murder Rates', we see a grim pattern emerging in cities across America. In fact, some of the nation's largest cities offer surprisingly good odds, while some smaller cities have been ravaged by murder rates that, proportionately, are significantly higher.\n- Topping the charts with a staggering murder rate of 69.4 per 100k people, St. Louis, MO, has the highest rate, with Baltimore, MD, following with a rate of 51.1. This trend of smaller cities having higher homicide rates compared to larger cities somewhat contradicts the common misconception that a larger population equates to more crimes. \n- Cities like Detroit, Cleveland, and Las Vegas also make it in the top 6 with murder rates of 39.7, 33.7, and 31.4, respectively, pointing towards a concerning trend in both urban and suburban areas.\n- Cities like Chicago and Cincinnati, while experiencing lower murder rates of 24.0 and 23.8, are not far from the grim statistics, pressing the case for a comprehensive approach to tackling this issue across the nation.\n- Interestingly, larger cities like New York, known for their dense population, don't make it to this list, challenging preconceived notions about crime rates and city size.","order":1,"faqs":[]}],"metrics":[{"name":"Murder Rate","shortName":"Murder Rate","context":"The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another. 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