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Homicide Victimization in the US

Consistent racial disparities in homicide victimization—Black Americans experiencing much higher homicide victimization rates than White Americans

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Jan 23, 2026
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How do crime rates compare between white and Black populations after adjusting for age and geography?

After adjusting for age, of and many forms of violent crime than white Americans, though the magnitude varies by crime type and over time; geography (concentrated disadvantage and urban segregation) e...

Feb 2, 2026

How many drive-by homicides occurred in the United States in 2025 by race of victim?

No reliable, published count of " in 2025 by race of victim" can be produced from the available reporting because federal and public data releases either do not disaggregate homicides by the specific ...