Firearm Homicide Rate (% Changes) in Large Cities, 2015-2021
Firearm Homicide Rates increased by 100% or more in roughly 1/3 of US cities with 250,000 or more residents between 2015-2021.
This visualization shows the percent change in the Firearm Homicide Rate in all US cities with 250,000 or more residents between 2015 and 2021. In 81 of 90 cities, the Firearm Homicide Rate increased during this time. In 29 of these cities the Firearm Homicide Rate increased by 100% or more.