Violent Crimes Historically Decreased in 2025, According to the FBI
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Report, violent crime rates in the U.S. saw historic declines in 2025, with a 9.3% drop in total violent crimes and an 18.1% decrease in homicides and non-negligent manslaughter. These represent the largest year-over-year reductions since the FBI began tracking such data in 1936. President Donald Trump highlighted these statistics during a speech in Garden City, New York, claiming they reflect the greatest reduction in violent crime in U.S. history. The report also noted a decrease in reported rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults, while assaults on law enforcement officers rose by 13.8%.
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