TCT-PF-CDDDEF891D594DB5 · Crime
Washington, D.C., had the highest homicide rate anywhere in the world
Claim summary
Washington, D.C., had the highest homicide rate anywhere in the world
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August 11, 2025 in a speech
What the evidence shows
The comparison used an outdated local rate and omitted cities with higher rates. D.C.’s rate had also fallen substantially after the year cited.
PolitiFact rating: False. The tracker groups this as False.
Sources and attribution
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