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The number of homicides per 100,000 people in New Orleans last year, compared to less than 7 per 100,000 in New York. The city’s homicide rate was 10 times the national average.

The number of homicides per 100,000 people in New Orleans last year, compared to less than 7 per 100,000 in New York. The city’s homicide rate was 10 times the national average.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.