Crime Drops Sharply Across U.S. | Pierre News

Violent crime in the U.S. plunged 9.3% in 2025 — the biggest drop since 1936 — with murder rates falling 18.1% to levels last seen in the mid-50s. Robbery, assault, rape, property crime, and car theft all declined. Early 2026 data shows another 10.6% drop in violent crime, including even steeper declines in murders. While experts debate causes — from post-pandemic normalization to policing shifts — the trend is broad and sustained. Based on reports from over 17,000 agencies covering 96% of the population, the numbers are robust, though underreporting and police trust remain factors. Some crime rates still linger above pre-pandemic levels, and law enforcement cleared less than half of reported violent crimes — meaning progress remains incomplete. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38da5d52a034b8a1