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New Study Indicates Austin's 2026 Homicide Rate Over 70 Percent Higher Than 2019
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk thetexan.news
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
A recent study has found a significant increase in Austin's homicide rate. The rate for 2026 is more than 70 percent higher than it was in 2019. Further information on this trend can be found through…
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Key takeaway The rate for 2026 is more than 70 percent higher than it was in 2019.
A recent study has found a significant increase in Austin 's homicide rate. The rate for 2026 is more than 70 percent higher than it was in 2019. Further information on this trend can be found through thetexan.news, which reported on the study. Details of the study's findings are available from this source, providing more insight into the change in Austin's homicide rate over the past few years.
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Category: Local Published: July 23, 2026 Source: thetexan.news Reading time: 1 min
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