Philly Tops Homicide List

Philly Tops Homicide List

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As 2011 comes to a close, the city of Philadelphia finds itself at the top of a disturbing list.

This year the city has the highest homicide rate of the nation's 10 most populous cities, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.

A total of 324 homicides occurred in Philadelphia in 2011 as of Wednesday, compared to 306 last year. The city also has a murder rate per 100,000 population of 20.7, the highest of America's 10 largest cities. The homicide total includes the eight alleged victims of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell who died in previous years but are counted in 2011.

The Daily News also reports however that the murder rates for smaller cities such as New Orleans, St. Louis and Detroit are higher than Philly's.

Philadelphia Homicide Totals

2001 309
2002 288
2003 348
2004 330
2005 380
2006 406
2007 392
2008 333
2009 302
2010 306
2011 324

Murder rate per 100,000 population, 10 largest U.S. cities

Philadelphia 20.7
Chicago 15.7
Dallas 10.9
Houston 9.3
L.A. 7.8
Phoenix 7.6
San Antonio 6.5
New York 6.1
San Jose 4.0
San Diego 2.9

 

With the New Year approaching, the continued violence poses a significant challenge to the leaders and citizens of Philadelphia in 2012. Time will tell how the city of brotherly love will handle it.
 

Posted Friday, Dec 30, 2011 - 4:26 PM EST
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