Baltimore murders hit 50-year low but city stays top 5 most dangerous in per capita crime

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Official city data confirms 133 homicides in 2025.
This is lowest number in nearly 50 years and down 31% from 2024.
Drop is about 60% since peak in 2021.
TheAptCatalyst post shows Baltimore ranked #4 in top 10 most dangerous cities per 2026 lists using FBI-style data.
Per capita violent crime rate remains very high compared to national average.

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