US violent crime rate plummets by fastest rate in nearly 90 years, FBI says
The FBI reported a significant decline in violent crime rates across the United States in 2025, marking the fastest drop in nearly 90 years. Murder rates fell by over 18%, while aggravated assault decreased by more than 7%. Despite these improvements, the overall number of violent crimes remains concerning, with incidents still occurring frequently.
- ▪Violent crime dropped by about 9.3% in 2025, according to FBI data.
- ▪Murder and non-negligent manslaughter decreased by more than 18% nationwide.
- ▪Property crime also saw a decline of about 12.4% between 2024 and 2025.
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US News US violent crime rate plummets by fastest rate in nearly 90 years, FBI says By Alex Oliveira Published May 19, 2026, 7:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Violent crime fell across the United States in 2025 at rates not seen in close to a century, findings from the FBI showed. Murder and non-negligent manslaughter plummeted by more than 18% nationwide last year, while aggravated assault dropped by more over 7%, according to a preliminary report on national 2025 crime rates. Violent crime on the whole dIpped by about 9.3% last year, the data show. Violent crime dropped across the country at rates not seen for nearly 100 years, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.
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