Violent crime in America is on the way down.

After peaking during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of murders has rapidly trended downward. Allegheny County is not just seeing a decline; it is outpacing the trend.

KDKA Investigates looked into what's behind the county's success in preventing deadly crime so far this year.

Violent crime down in Allegheny County

It's only the end of September, but Allegheny County is already talking about a banner year in 2025.

So far, the county has seen the fewest homicides since 2007, when the county started monthly recordkeeping.

"It's a decrease of more than 40% over the last two years, which is pretty incredible," Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato said.

As of Sept. 26, there have been 46 homicides in Allegheny Coun

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