US EditionMurders plummeted more than 20% in U.S. last year, the largest drop on record, study shows
The Council on Criminal Justice reported a 21% homicide decline in 35 US cities, with about 922 fewer murders and broad crime decreases in 2025, while drug offenses slightly rose.
- A study by the Council on Criminal Justice found that murders in the U.S. dropped 21% in 2025, the largest single-year decline on record.
- The overall crime rate declined, with violent crimes at or below 2019 levels, though drug offenses rose during this period.
- Researchers cited multiple potential factors for the homicide drop, such as focused enforcement, improved investigations, and community engagement.
39 Articles
39 Articles
Associated Press News
Homicide rate declines sharply in dozens of US cities, a new report shows
A report issued by the Council on Criminal Justice is showing a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025, based on data collected from 35 American cities.
U.S. murder rate falls to lowest level in more than a century, report finds
The U.S. murder rate dropped sharply in 2025, reaching its lowest level since at least 1900 and marking a dramatic reversal from the surge in violent crime seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data reviewed by Axios. Murders fell 21% last year across 35 large U.S. cities tracked by the Council on Criminal
1. Data collected in 35 U.S. cities showed a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025, which translates to about 922 fewer last year, according to a new report by the independent Criminal Justice Council.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 58% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
