Washington, DC Sees Highest Murder Rate in Decades

If you make something less expensive, you will see more of it. Washington, DC, Ends Brutal 2023 With Highest Murder Rate in Decades

In 2023, Washington, D.C., was deadlier than 55 of the nation’s most populous cities. The four cities with a higher rate of homicide per 100,000 residents were Baltimore, Cleveland, Memphis and New Orleans.

The Left has decided, for reasons that they call "Social Justice," to make crime less expensive for the criminals.

But people may be waking up to the fact that things are not good.

In August, the city recorded 33 homicides, its deadliest month, and the city was forced to respond.

Local lawmakers passed an emergency bill, which made it easier to detain people accused of deadly crimes while awaiting trial.

The mayor hired a new police chief while the U.S. attorney began charging more juveniles as adults.

It won't be enough to stem the tide of lawlessness.