PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia is seeing some of its lowest violent crime rates in years. While city leaders believe more work remains, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel is optimistic as crime ...

The murder rate in Philadelphia was 499 in 2020 ... Monique Irvis: No. Crime without punishment. CBS3: Do you have hope that someone can come through for you and your family?

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In 2024, the city experienced a remarkable 35% reduction in homicides. This year seemed likely to continue that trend. Then ...

The “interim report” by the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order harshly criticized Mr. Krasner for declining conviction rates ... historic crime and violence in Philadelphia ...

According to The Pew Charitable Trusts’ 2025 State of the City report, poverty and violent crime in Philadelphia are declining, while unemployment rates are falling and educational outcomes are ...

A few months back, my editor asked me to contribute a piece on crime trends in the city to our April 2024 cover story, “An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia.” My contribution, “Yes ...

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