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Published August 13, 2026 at 4:46 PM ET · Updated August 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET

Violent crime rate falls across major U.S. cities

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Fox News. Verification: Corroborated (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Violent crime rates have dropped across major U.S. cities. President Trump plans to rally with New York police to highlight the historic coast-to-coast decline in violent crime.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when Fox News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from ZeroHedge.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

ZeroHedge 3 hr ago
Violent Crime Rate Drops In Major US Cities
Fox News 4 hr ago
Trump to rally with New York police in highlighting historic coast-to-coast violent crime drop

Coverage timeline

Aug 13, 4:46 PM ET
4 hr ago
Fox News
Trump to rally with New York police in highlighting historic coast-to-coast violent crime drop
Aug 13, 5:40 PM ET
3 hr ago
ZeroHedge
Violent Crime Rate Drops In Major US Cities
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