Summary
The FBI reported that violent crime in the U.S. fell by 4.5% last year, with murders dropping nearly 15% from the previous year. Property crimes also saw an 8% decrease. Despite a small drop in reported hate crimes, these remain among the highest recorded by the FBI in over three decades.
Key Facts
- Violent crime in the U.S. decreased by 4.5% last year.
- Murders and nonnegligent manslaughter fell nearly 15% from the previous year.
- Property crimes went down by 8%.
- Reported hate crimes decreased by 1.5% but are still the second highest in over 30 years.
- Crime rates surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a significant increase in homicides in 2020.
- Violent crime levels are returning to those similar to pre-pandemic times.
- The FBI's report is based on data from over 16,000 law enforcement agencies, covering more than 325 million people.
- Not all law enforcement agencies in the U.S. participate in the FBI's data collection program.
