Violent crime plummeted in U.S. last year, White House official says
Summary
Violent crime in the U.S. dropped sharply in 2025, with the biggest one-year declines recorded. The FBI will soon release the final crime data, and President Trump is expected to comment on the decrease.Key Facts
- The murder rate fell by 18.1% compared to the previous year.
- Aggravated assaults dropped by 7.2%, rapes declined by 7.6%, and robberies fell by 18.5%.
- Motor vehicle thefts decreased by 22.7% and burglaries by 15.8% in 2025.
- The Trump administration has pushed a tough approach to public safety, including immigration crackdowns and deploying the National Guard in some cities.
- Experts say the crime decrease likely results from many factors, such as more people staying home and fewer high-risk individuals due to drug overdose deaths.
- Crime rates have been falling since a spike after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The FBI’s final report on 2025 crime data will be released soon.
- President Trump plans to speak about the crime reduction at a press event.
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