Top 20 U.S. Cities with the Highest Murders in 2024

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18. Charlotte, North Carolina

Murders in 2024: 68

Data Source: Official

Charlotte is the most populous state in North Carolina, and it had a population of 911,311 in 2023. While its overall crime rate of 42 per one thousand residents is lower than the high ranking cities, the violent crime rate in the city sits at 746 per 100,000, which is also higher than the national average. Its population and high violent crime mean that Charlotte ranks high among all U.S. cities when we count the number of murders in 2024.

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