Browsing: crime trends
As federal authorities assume a larger role in public safety, new data on violent and property crime in Washington, D.C. reveal mixed trends that complicate the narrative of a city in crisis.
A new WorldAtlas review of crime data pinpoints the 1970s–1990s as peak decades for global violence, shaped by urban decline, drug wars, and shifting law‑enforcement strategies.
Fact Check Team examines crime statistics across the US and in Washington, DC, separating trends from misconceptions and analyzing what the latest data really shows.
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
USAFacts reports that Washington state’s crime rate has shifted in recent years, with property and violent offenses showing differing trends across counties and major cities.
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.
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.
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.
After years of grim headlines, crime is quietly receding across American cities. New data show sharp drops in homicides, robberies, and assaults, defying fears of a lasting post‑pandemic crime wave.
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.