Violence is Higher in Red States Than Blue States

New crime data shows that red states have consistently higher murder and violent crime rates than blue states—with averages up to 33% higher over the past two decades. But here’s the twist: many of the most violent cities are blue-led, inside red states. So is this really about cities, or is it about state-level policies on guns, poverty, healthcare, and education? In this episode of The Diamond K Show, we break down:

• The data showing red states outpace blue states in violent crime 📊
• Why Republican talking points about “dangerous blue cities” miss the bigger picture
• The role of state policies and urban vs. rural differences
• Which states and cities top the charts on violence in 2025

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