New Orleans hasn't seen a murder in the last 18 days, data shows. What's behind the decrease?
New Orleans' latest murder-free streak comes as cities across the United States have seen a steep decline in violent crime in 2024. Data analyst Jeff Asher, who tracks data on crime, said there has been a 40% decline in murders in New Orleans so far this year, over double the reduction that many U.S. cities are experiencing.