Historic Drop In U.S. Homicides As 2025 Sees Largest One-Year Decline

By the end of 2025, the United States experienced what appears to be the largest single-year decline in homicides on record, according to preliminary nationwide data. Figures compiled from more than 550 law enforcement agencies indicate murders fell by roughly 20% compared with 2024, surpassing previous year-over-year declines. While final federal crime statistics have not ...