Preliminary FBI data shows a sharp drop in violent crime

By: Amanda Watford

Outlets: Stateline

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 267

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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U.S. violent crime fell sharply in 2025, according to preliminary federal data, with murders dropping an estimated 18.1% — a decline that could push the national homicide rate to its lowest level on record if the figures hold.

The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program reported that overall violent crime fell an estimated 9.3% compared with 2024, alongside broad decreases across major categories. Robbery dropped 18.5%, aggravated assault fell 7.2% and reported rapes declined 7.6%. …

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