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Homicides in major U.S. cities dropped 17% this year, extending the post-pandemic crime decline and easing fears of a lasting violent crime surge, new Axios data analysis shows.
PBS examines Donald Trump’s recent assertions about soaring homicide rates in Washington, D.C., comparing his claims with official crime data and expert analysis to assess their accuracy.
Killings and other violent crimes dropped sharply across the U.S. in 2025, new FBI data show, marking one of the steepest declines in decades and reshaping debates over public safety.
Experts say the U.S. is on track to end 2025 with the steepest annual homicide decline ever recorded, signaling a major shift in violent crime trends, ABC News reports.
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
Experts say the U.S. is on track to close 2025 with the steepest annual homicide decline ever recorded, signaling a dramatic shift in violent crime trends nationwide.