Browsing: crime statistics
FactCheck.org debunks claims that Washington, D.C.’s recent homicide-free streak was the first in years, noting the city has seen similar periods without killings in recent history
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.
Amid public concern over rising violence, “Lies, Damned Lies and Crime Statistics” in U.S. News & World Report dissects how selective data use shapes debates on safety and justice.
Homicide rates in major U.S. cities fell to historic lows in 2025, signaling a dramatic shift in urban crime trends, according to new data reviewed by The Well News.
The Council on Criminal Justice’s mid-year 2025 report reveals diverging crime trends across major U.S. cities, with some posting sharp declines while others face renewed violence.
House Republicans claim D.C. police are manipulating crime data to downplay rising violence, prompting calls for federal oversight and renewed debate over public safety in the capital.
The Council on Criminal Justice’s year-end 2025 report reveals shifting crime trends across major U.S. cities, with declines in homicides but mixed patterns in property and violent offenses.
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.
Donald Trump declared Washington, D.C., a “crime free zone” at a recent event, despite city data showing 442 reported offenses in the past week, highlighting a stark gap between rhetoric and reality.
Homicide is falling sharply across the U.S., and five cities show why. Focused policing, community programs and data-driven strategies are reshaping the fight against violent crime.
As debates over public safety intensify, a new Japan Times report probes how reliable U.S. crime statistics really are, questioning data gaps, political spin and the impact on policing and policy.
FactCheck.org examines political claims about D.C. crime data, analyzing how changes in reporting methods, categorization and time frames can distort perceptions of public safety.
Crime in the U.S. declined in 2025, continuing a post-pandemic drop. But experts caution the trend may be fragile, hinging on policing, economics, and community investment.
The U.S. is on track to close 2025 with the largest single-year decline in homicides ever recorded, experts tell ABC News, signaling a sharp reversal in violent crime trends.
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into whether DC police manipulated crime statistics, raising concerns about data integrity and public trust in law enforcement.
The head of D.C.’s police union questions the city’s crime data, telling NBC4 Washington that official statistics understate violence and fail to reflect what officers see daily on the streets.
President Trump is spotlighting crime in major U.S. cities, arguing it’s surging under local leadership. But WBAL-TV’s review of recent crime data reveals a more complex and uneven picture across jurisdictions.
Trump misrepresents Washington, D.C. crime data to argue for federal intervention, raising concerns among experts and officials over politicized narratives and misuse of statistics.