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U.S. major cities saw record drops in violent crime in 2025, with homicides down 21% nationally.
Major U.S. cities saw a sharp decline in violent crime in 2025, with homicides falling over 19%, robberies nearly 20%, aggravated assaults almost 10%, and rapes about 9% compared to 2024, according to a report by the Major Cities Chiefs Association.
The Council on Criminal Justice noted a 21% drop in homicides across 40 large cities—the largest single-year decrease on record—projecting the national homicide rate may be the lowest since 1900.
Cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York recorded significant drops, while Boston, El Paso, Fort Worth, and Suffolk County saw increases.
Analysts cite improved policing, technology, violence interruption programs, and reduced court backlogs as contributing factors.
The FBI’s official year-end data is expected to confirm the trend.
Las principales ciudades de Estados Unidos registraron una caída récord en el crimen violento en 2025, y los homicidios bajaron un 21% a nivel nacional.