The Left Tried to Destroy Kash Patel. Crime Data Just Vindicated Him.
The FBI's preliminary crime data for 2025 shows a significant decline in violent crime, the largest drop since 1937. FBI Director Kash Patel attributes this success to recent transformations within the bureau and a commitment to supporting law enforcement. Despite attempts by some to undermine his reputation, the data suggests that Patel's leadership is yielding positive results.
- ▪Violent crime fell by about 9.3% overall in 2025, with notable decreases in murder, aggravated assault, rape, and robbery.
- ▪Property crime also saw a reduction of approximately 12.4%, amounting to about 5.2 million fewer offenses compared to the previous year.
- ▪FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted the effectiveness of the bureau's recent changes and a tough-on-crime approach.
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The Left Tried to Destroy Kash Patel. Crime Data Just Vindicated Him. Matt Margolis | 9:29 AM on May 22, 2026 AP Photo/Alex Brandon The FBI released preliminary crime data for 2025, and the numbers are stunning. Violent crime fell at a rate not seen in nearly a century, and the man overseeing the bureau is the same one the left has been trying to torch for months. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); Murder and non-negligent manslaughter dropped more than 18% nationwide last year. Aggravated assault fell more than 7%. Rape declined nearly 8%. Robbery cratered by about 18.5%.
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