Violent crime plummeted in 2025, with murder rate hitting 20-year low, FBI says

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Violent crime and murder rates in the U.S. reached 20-year lows in 2025, marking the biggest one-year drop on record.
Murder rates fell by 18.1%, aggravated assaults by 7.2%, rapes by 7.6%, and robberies by 18.5%.
Reported hate crime incidents decreased by about 7%, while motor vehicle theft and burglary also saw significant drops.
Assaults on law enforcement officers increased, reaching a 10-year high.
Experts caution against attributing the crime reduction to a single policy, citing multiple contributing factors like societal shifts and improved data sharing among police.
Some cities, like Buffalo and Denver, have seen significant drops in homicides attributed to community policing, technology, and focused efforts.
The Trump administration has emphasized its federal approach, including deploying federal agents and National Guard troops, which has led to increased arrests but also challenges in prosecution.

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