Summary
The FBI's latest report shows that crime in the United States decreased in 2024. Violent crimes, including murder and rape, dropped compared to 2023, continuing a trend of overall improved public safety. The report also highlights differences between the U.S. and other countries regarding murder rates and notes the ongoing issue of gun violence.
Key Facts
- Crime in the U.S. decreased in 2024 according to an FBI report.
- Violent crimes, including murder, rape, robbery, and assault, dropped by 4.5% from 2023.
- Murder rates fell by 14.9%, reaching a nine-year low.
- In comparison, the U.S. still has higher murder rates than countries like Japan, Oman, and Canada.
- A violent crime occurred every 26 seconds in 2024, with over 419,000 arrests made.
- Property crimes decreased by 8.1% in the same period.
- The report included data covering 95.6% of the U.S. population from thousands of law enforcement agencies.
- Gun violence remains a significant concern in the U.S., with thousands of related deaths reported so far in 2025.
