Violent Crime Archives - Council on Criminal Justice

Homicides Continued to Increase in Major U.S. Cities in 2021, but at Slower Pace

January 25, 2022

New CCJ analysis shows rise in other violent crimes while drug violations and most property offenses fall again.

Violent Crime Working Group Releases Action Plan for Cities

January 12, 2022

Amid a rise in homicide, diverse CCJ panel urges leaders to reject “us vs. them” politics and collaborate on ten essential steps to reduce violence now.

Council Launches New Violent Crime Working Group

July 29, 2021

Council launches Violent Crime Working Group as murder counts in major American cities continued to rise throughout the first half of 2021.