Crime Rates May Not Be as Low as Claimed, Analysts Caution
Crime in the US has decreased, but the data is complex and the claim that it has reached an “all-time low” is not supported by the available data, according to independent analysts.
Chicago Sees Historic Drop in Gun Violence with 1,200 Shooting Victims in 2025
Chicago has seen a remarkable and historic decline in gun violence, with the city reporting only 1,200 shooting victims so far this year – the lowest figure since the mid-1960s, according to Jeff Asher on Substack.
Government Investment in Communities Linked to Declining Crime Rates
Murder rates have declined significantly since 2020, with notable reductions by 2025, due to a strong investment in communities by private and public sources, and increased grant funding and construction on public safety and highways.
FBI Crime Analyst Finds Police Department Staffing Trends Improving
Despite a slight slowing of the decline, most large city police departments in the US still have fewer officers than they did in 2019, while smaller and mid-size departments are experiencing modest growth.
Report Indicates U.S. Crime Drops Sharply in Early 2025 – Uncertainty Remains
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The first quarter of 2025 has shown a significant decline in national crime rates,…