politics
FBI says homicide rate in 2025 plunged to lowest in 70 years
The FBI released a report Friday showing sharp declines in crime in 2025, giving the Trump administration fresh data to tout as November’s midterm elections approach.
TL;DR
- FBI report shows significant crime declines in 2025.
- Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter offenses fell 18.1%.
- Robbery offenses declined 18.5%.
- Rape offenses fell 7.6%.
- Aggravated assault declined 7.2%.
- The Trump administration is using the data to highlight policy successes.