What’s behind the ‘historic collapse’ in homicide and violent crime rates in major US cities

The most recent Major Cities Chiefs Association survey – made up of preliminary statistics compiled from 67 law enforcement agencies in the US and Canada – shows homicides dropped about 19% last year ...

Why Crime Rates Are Falling Across the U.S.

U.S. Capitol Police officers work near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2025. U.S. Capitol Police officers work near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2025.Joe Raedle— ...
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Is Donald Trump right that the U.S. crime rate is at its lowest in 125 years?

On at least 10 occasions from Jan. 29 to Feb. 8, Trump has offered a version of this statement: "The crime rate now is the lowest it's been since 1900. That's 125 years." One of those occasions was ...