Summary
Murder rates in the United States are expected to see the biggest yearly drop ever recorded in 2025, according to data from hundreds of law enforcement agencies. This decline continues a trend that started in 2023. President Donald Trump’s administration attributes this decrease to their efforts against crime.
Key Facts
- U.S. murder rates dropped by about 19.8% from January to October 2025 compared to 2024.
- This represents the largest recorded one-year decline in murders.
- The Real-Time Crime Index (RTCI) collects crime data from many law enforcement agencies across the country.
- Murder rates declined significantly in cities like Birmingham, Baltimore, Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, and Philadelphia.
- Some cities, like Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and Kansas City, saw increases in murder rates.
- The decline is part of a larger trend over the past few years.
- The FBI will release official crime data for 2025 later next year.
- President Donald Trump’s administration has focused on lowering crime rates, including deploying the National Guard in certain areas.
