Violent crime in the United States fell significantly in 2025, decreasing at a rate not seen in nearly 90 years, according to new preliminary data released by the FBI.
The data found that violent crime overall dropped by roughly 9.3 percent last year. Murders and non-negligent manslaughter declined by more than 18 percent, while aggravated assaults fell by more than 7 percent. Rapes dropped roughly 7.6 percent, and property crime decreased by an estimated 12.4 percent.
“The 2025 crime data in this report shows the single largest decrease in violent crime and murder since 1937 – as well as huge decreases across the board in terms of aggravated assault, rape, and robbery,” said FBI Director Kash Patel in a public statement.
