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A line graph showing St. Louis homicide rates per 100,000 residents from 1970 to 2020, with notable peaks in the early 1990s and a sharp rise in 2020.

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Current Trends in St. Louis: Declining Crime, Economic Growth & Urban Revival

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 5, 2025December 5, 2025

St. Louis in 2025 is a city in transition, with declining crime rates, economic growth in advanced manufacturing, and real estate revitalization.