Crime data analyzed by 11Alive's investigative team shows the city's homicide rate has increased over the last three years. Atlanta's total number of reported homicides jumped 60% from 2019 to 2020 -- then again just slightly last year. In 2022, the city is outpacing last year's numbers.

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