St. Louis had the highest gun homicide rate in the United States in 2022.
According to an analysis by Axios, St. Louis had the highest gun homicide rate in the US in 2022. Following St. Louis, the cities with the next highest rates of gun homicides were:
- Birmingham, Ala.
- New Orleans
- Jackson, Miss.
- Baltimore
It's important to note that this data focuses on gun *homicide* rates, which is different than overall gun violence. The analysis also indicated that, between 2015 to 2022, the average gun homicide rate in blue-state cities was 7.2 per 100,000 residents.
Here is a summary of the cities mentioned with the highest gun homicide rates:
| City | Gun Homicide Rate Rank (2022) |
|---|---|
| St. Louis | 1 |
| Birmingham, Ala. | 2 |
| New Orleans | 3 |
| Jackson, Miss. | 4 |
| Baltimore | 5 |
