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title: San Diego Homicide Rates: A Multi-Year Decline
slug: san-diego-homicide-rate-decline
article_type: Help Article
keywords: homicide rate, crime trends
url: https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/08/07/san-diego-homicides-decline-2025-trump
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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San Diego homicide rates have declined nearly 30% in the first half of 2025 compared to previous years. This decline aligns with statewide and national trends, reflecting improved policing and socio-economic factors influencing crime. Despite the drop, continued vigilance is necessary to sustain positive trends.