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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

FBI reports 18.1% drop in homicides and 9.3% decrease in violent crime for 2025

The FBI released 2025 crime statistics showing an 18.1% decline in homicides and a 9.3% decrease in overall violent crime compared to the previous year. This marks the lowest homicide rate recorded in the United States since 1956.

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Why It Matters

These statistics provide the official federal baseline for national public safety trends, impacting policy discussions and resource allocation for law enforcement agencies across the country.

Key Facts

  • The national homicide rate decreased by 18.1% in 2025.
  • Overall violent crime in the United States dropped by 9.3% in 2025.
  • The 2025 homicide rate is the lowest recorded in the United States since 1956.
  • The data was released by the FBI on Friday.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFBI“Federal agency that collects and publishes national crime data.”organizationCouncil on Criminal Justice“A Washington-based think tank analyzing crime trends.”other17,000“Number of law enforcement agencies that contributed data to the 2025 report.”personAdam Gelb“President and CEO of the Council on Criminal Justice.”personDonald Trump“President who commented on the crime statistics during a public appearance.”