Preliminary FBI data shows a sharp drop in violent crime

Preliminary FBI data shows U.S. violent crime fell 9.3% in 2025 compared to 2024, with murders dropping 18.1% and property crime decreasing 12.4%. The data, covering 96% of the population, aligns with projections from the Council on Criminal Justice, which suggested 2025 may have the lowest homicide rate in over a century.