FBI data for 2025 show biggest drop in violent crime in 90 years
Summary
The FBI reported a 9.7% drop in violent crime across the U.S. in 2025, the largest single-year decrease since 1936. The decline affected all types of violent and property crimes and was seen in cities big and small nationwide.Key Facts
- Violent crime fell 9.7% in 2025, the biggest drop since FBI records began in 1936.
- Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter decreased by 18.1%.
- Robbery dropped 18.5%, rape 7.6%, and aggravated assault 7.2%.
- The murder rate fell to 4.1 per 100,000 people, tying the lowest rate since 1955-56.
- Property crimes also declined by 12.4%, with motor vehicle theft down 22.7%, burglary 15.8%, and larceny-theft 9.8%.
- Crime reductions were seen in all community sizes, with mid-sized cities (500,000 to 999,999 people) showing the largest drop of 15.3%.
- Data came from 17,075 law enforcement agencies, covering more than 96% of the U.S. population.
- The decline in violent crime began in 2022 under President Biden and continued through President Trump's second term in 2025.
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