Published August 14, 2026 at 12:58 PM ET · Updated August 15, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET
FBI says violent crime fell sharply in 2025
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The FBI reports that violent crime fell sharply in 2025. Multiple outlets describe the drop in killings and other violent crimes as a record decrease. Trump highlighted the reduction during a visit to a New York police academy.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 21 hr ago, when PBS NewsHour reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from RealClearPolitics.
