Fact check: How many murders were there in the United States in 2024

1. Summary of the results

The exact number of murders in the United States in 2024 is not explicitly stated in the provided analyses ^[1]. However, according to the FBI, a murder occurred every 31.1 minutes in 2024, and the estimated number of murders and non-negligent manslaughters decreased by 14.9% compared to the previous year ^[1]. Additionally, Chicago had 573 homicides in 2024, according to preliminary police data ^{[2] [3]}. The report also states that the number of homicides in the 29 study cities was 16% lower in 2024 compared to 2023, representing 631 fewer homicides ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

• The analyses provided do not offer a comprehensive picture of the total number of murders in the United States in 2024 ^[1].
• The FBI's Crime Data Explorer provides detailed information on crime data, including the number of murders and non-negligent manslaughters, but the exact number for 2024 is not provided in the given text ^[5].
• The limitations of crime statistics, including the fact that not all crimes are reported to the police, are discussed in one of the analyses, but it does not provide a specific number of murders in the United States in 2024 ^[6].
• Alternative viewpoints on the topic, such as the potential impact of underreporting of crimes, are not thoroughly explored in the provided analyses ^[6].
• Key stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and crime victims, may have different perspectives on the issue of murder rates in the United States, but their viewpoints are not represented in the analyses ^[1].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks for the number of murders in the United States in 2024, but the provided analyses do not offer a clear answer to this question ^[1]. This lack of information may lead to misinformation or speculation about the actual number of murders in the United States in 2024. Additionally, the fact that some analyses provide incomplete or outdated information may bias the understanding of the topic ^{[2] [4]}. Law enforcement agencies and government institutions may benefit from the lack of clear information on murder rates, as it may allow them to present a more positive picture of crime trends ^[1]. On the other hand, crime victims and advocacy groups may be disadvantaged by the lack of accurate information, as it may hinder their efforts to raise awareness about the issue and push for policy changes ^[6].