Browsing: crime rates
US crime has fallen sharply since the pandemic, with declines in homicides, robberies, and property offenses. The Daily Herald examines the data, regional trends, and what may be driving the shift.
Trump’s claims of surging crime in Washington, D.C. clash with available data as he moves to seize control of the city’s police and deploy the National Guard, a PBS report finds.
A DW.com fact check examines claims that Democrat-led US cities suffer higher crime. Experts say crime data is complex, reflecting socioeconomic factors more than simple party control.
US President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard and moved to federalise Washington DC’s police, citing a crime “crisis” despite official data showing overall crime rates continuing to fall.
Donald Trump claimed crime has fallen “massively” in Washington, DC, citing an 87% drop in carjackings, Anadolu Ajansı reports, though local data and experts present a more mixed picture.
Washington DC battles a surge in public anxiety over crime as officials dispute data interpretations, residents report rising violence, and police confront shifting patterns in urban offending.
President Trump is sending federal officers to D.C., citing a surge in violent crime, even as data show offenses at or near decades-long lows, raising questions about his true motives.
USA Today examines Donald Trump’s claim of a “big success” in cutting crime, comparing his rhetoric with federal data, expert analysis and long-term trends in U.S. public safety.
Violent crime is falling sharply in major U.S. cities, new data show, with homicides and robberies down significantly. Experts cite policing shifts and community programs as key drivers.
Donald Trump has urged deploying the National Guard to more US cities, citing rising crime fears. However, recent crime statistics show overall violent crime has declined, contradicting his claims.
Violent crime rates in major U.S. cities have dropped sharply, but Donald Trump is claiming credit. Experts and officials challenge his narrative, pointing instead to local reforms.
US crime rates have fallen sharply since the 1990s, but are they truly at historic lows? Experts weigh long-term FBI data against recent upticks in violence and public fear.
A new report finds the recent National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. did not reduce crime, raising questions about the strategy’s effectiveness and its cost to taxpayers.
U.S. crime has fallen sharply since the pandemic, with homicides and violent offenses down across most major cities. The Washington Post examines new data and what’s driving the shift.
A new map visualizes how Washington, D.C.’s crime rates stack up against all 50 states, highlighting stark contrasts and fueling fresh debate over public safety and policy.
Crime rates fell across major U.S. cities in 2025, according to a new Stateline analysis, marking a significant downturn in violent offenses and property crimes nationwide.
As GOP-led states deploy National Guard troops to Washington, violent crime and under-policing surge back home, raising questions about political priorities and public safety.
U.S. crime rates declined nationwide in 2024, according to new FBI data, with drops in violent and property crimes. Ohio Capital Journal reports experts cite policing, policy shifts and community programs.
Property crime rates varied sharply across U.S. states in 2023, Statista data show, with Western and Southern states generally recording higher incidents than many Northeastern regions.
Fact Check Team examines crime statistics nationwide and in Washington, DC, separating perception from reality as policymakers and residents debate what the numbers truly show.