When you’re just trying to play basketball with your friends and your tuxedo gets stolen.
St. Louis has frequently been called the “murder capital” of the USA, with the highest per capita homicide rates, often ranking near the top globally for violent crime, driven by fragmented gangs, socioeconomic issues, and firearm availability, though recent data shows significant drops in crime in 2024 and early 2025. While high-profile incidents make headlines, recent statistics indicate decreases in homicides and other crimes, with some reports showing the lowest mid-year numbers in over a decade.