Homicides dropped 18.1% in 2025 to the lowest rate since 1956, FBI says
Homicide rates in the United States plummeted to the lowest level since 1956, according to the FBI's 2025 crime statistics report released on Friday. This decline follows a 18.1% decrease in homicides between 2024 and 2025, bringing the rate to 4.1 per 100,000 residents. This is the lowest homicide rate since recording began in 1900.
Overall violent crime rates dropped by 9.3% in 2025. Experts attribute this historic drop to a combination of factors, as pinpointing one specific cause is challenging. Adam Gelb, president and CEO of the Council on Criminal Justice, noted that multiple factors contribute to the crime rate decreases, which are based on voluntary data from various law enforcement agencies nationwide.
Trump attributed the drop during a visit to a New York police academy, criticizing his predecessor and sanctuary cities, while touting his support for law enforcement and tough-on-crime measures.
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