The phrase "homicide rate" refers to the number of murders or killings that occur within a specific population during a particular time period. Full definition
Syracuse had a record high homicide rate in 2016 but had lower levels of robberies, burglaries and aggravated assaults from the previous year. (wrvo.org)
After speaking with some people and doing online research about the area, I learned that it had the highest homicide rate in Los Angeles County... no wonder no one wanted to live there!» (learn.roofstock.com)
A few years ago, amid escalating gang violence in El Salvador — which now has one of the highest homicide rates of any nation in the world — Jose took advantage of the Obama Administration's Central American Minors program. (politico.com)