Homicides fall 17% in big U.S. cities as the post-pandemic crime decline continues
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How it spread - 14 original reports, 2 reprints
Tue, 11 August 2026
2 reports- Axios09:20first to report
Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) ; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios Violent crime kept falling across many of the nation's largest cities through June, with homicides down 17.2% from the first half of 2025, according to preliminary data reviewed by Axios. Why it matters: The decline now spans two presidencies — it began falling under President Biden after the pandemic-era surge, and has kept dropping under President Trump . Trump came into office casting America as being overrun by...
- The Hill17:16
Violent crime rates are falling in major cities around the United States this year compared to 2025, continuing a steady decline since 2022. This comes after the COVID-19 pandemic saw a record-breaking spike in homicides. The report from the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) released Sunday details 66 U.S. law enforcement agencies who have seen...
Sat, 15 August 2026
2 reports- kkoh.com10:27
The U.S. murder rate has fallen to a level not seen since the 1950s, marking another major decline in violent crime after the increases recorded durin...
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- kmjnow.com15 Aug, 10:27their copy
- kvor.com15 Aug, 10:27their copy
- Google News - Top Stories17:00
Killings and other violent crimes dropped sharply in 2025 The Washington Post Violent crime plummeted in 2025, with murder rate hitting 20-year low, FBI says CBS News Murder is at lowest rate since the 1950s. Trump touts it as a personal success. CNN Trump Administration News: President Takes Credit for Steep Crime Rate Declines With False Claims nytimes.com World in Brief: Sharp decline in American violent crime; eastern Indonesia hit by earthquake The Economist
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)02:26
Według danych FBI w 2025 roku w USA wyraźnie zmniejszyła się liczba przestępstw z użyciem przemocy, w tym zabójstw. "Washington Post" podkreśla, że był to największy roczny spadek przestępczości od 1936 roku, kiedy amerykańskie władze federalne rozpoczęły prowadzenie ogólnokrajowych statystyk w tym zakresie.
Tue, 18 August 2026
2 reports- Axios09:20
Data: FBI ; Note: 2021 data was estimated due to a low number of agencies reporting; Chart: Noah Bressner/Axios The U.S. violent crime rate plunged 9.7% last year — the largest annual drop since the FBI's national estimates began in 1936 — according to the bureau's data released Friday and reviewed by Axios. Why it matters: The FBI's 2025 report indicated that the post-pandemic declines in violent crime accelerated sharply last year in communities of all sizes across the U.S. (That drop...
- fox13seattle.com21:41
The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs released its annual crime report, which shows a decrease in all crime statewide between 2024 and 2025.
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- wnd.com17:45
As number of Americans packing heat increases, murder rate plummets
Fri, 21 August 2026
2 reports- newsweek.com10:44
FBI data shows violent crime fell 9.3 percent in 2025, and a Newsweek analysis shows which states had the highest and lowest crime rates.
- iheart.com14:37
FBI data reveals a historic drop in U.S. crime rates for 2025, with violent crime down 9.3% and murder rates at a record low. The decline spans all major crime categories and continues into 2026. Experts attribute the decrease to multiple factors, including post-pandemic normalization and poli...
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- vox.com12:30
The country’s murder drop is still a mystery. Baltimore may help explain one piece of it.
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- Axios09:23
The U.S. is experiencing one of the steepest and most widespread crime declines in modern history. Researchers aren't exactly sure why — but they have theories: Early research points to a mix of factors — declining alcohol and drug use since the COVID pandemic, AI-fueled policing technology that's making it easier for cops to catch suspects, an aging population, tougher prosecutions, and more. Why it matters: Knowing more about what's driving the violent-crime decline could help cities decide...
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- axcessnews.com11:33
A new analysis from Omega Law Group of the FBI's 2024 Reported Crimes in the Nation data has identified the states where residents face the highest overall risk
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- The Guardian World13:00
Non-profits say requests for legal help and housing on rise amid Trump funding cuts for prevention and response As cities and states across the US report historic drops in homicides, domestic violence killings remain alarmingly high. In Chicago, where homicides fell from 805 in 2021 to 425 in 2025, killings tied to domestic violence increased by 15% between 2024 and 2025. In Kansas City, Missouri, homicides in general have dropped since 2023, but 2025 was the second deadliest year for homicides...