Violent crime rates plunge in America's big cities
Summary
Violent crime dropped significantly in many large U.S. cities in early 2026 compared to the same time in 2025. This decrease happened widely across different types of crime and regions, showing a national trend toward lower violence.Key Facts
- Homicides fell by 17.7%, robberies by 20.4%, rapes by 7.2%, and aggravated assaults by 4.8% in major cities.
- Some cities saw big drops in homicides: Washington, D.C. (64.7%), Philadelphia (54%), San Diego (50%), Memphis (34.4%), New York City (31.7%), Los Angeles (23%), and Houston (36.4%).
- Aurora, Colorado, challenged President Trump's claims of high crime there, with a 66.7% decline in homicides.
- Crime declines started during President Biden's time and continued under President Trump.
- Despite overall drops, some cities like Minneapolis, Atlanta, and Virginia Beach saw increases in violent crime.
- Officials warn that crime rates can change quickly in summer, historically a season with more violence.
- The Trump administration has begun highlighting the crime declines, crediting its policies.
- Data comes from 67 major U.S. law enforcement agencies and is tracked by the Major Cities Chiefs Association, which matches FBI annual reports.
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