Violent crime in U.S. plummeted in 2025, Justice Department statistics show

Violent crime in U.S. plummeted in 2025.

A new report from the Justice Department released on Monday showed violent crime in the U.S. declined 25% year over year in 2025 compared to 2024, an historic drop, according to the department. 

The National Crime Victimization Survey shows Violent Crime, which is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, showed an estimated 669,000 fewer incidents in 2025 versus the previous year. Aggravated assault victimization dropped 31% and robbery declined 27%. Property crime victimization dropped 19% in 2025, making for 3.4 million fewer property crimes last year. Burglary and trespassing victimization also fell significantly, with a 25% decline, and stolen vehicle crimes also dropped 29% in 2025, according to the report. The survey excludes reports of simple assaults. 

The survey estimated Americans age 12 and older experienced about 7.5 million violent victimizations in 2025, a drop from 8.2 million in 2024, Joe Biden's final year in office.

The reduction in violent crime comes about two months after the FBI reported the U.S. murder rate dropped to its lowest level since 1900. The Washington Examiner reported that federal officials are touting the drop in violent crime as "historic."

Federal officials credited President Trump's focus on bringing crime down. “This report is proof that President Trump’s ‘Make America Safe Again’ agenda is working,” Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward Jr said in a post on X. “Under @POTUS Trump and @AGToddBlanche, the safety of law-abiding Americans will always come first. This success reinforces our commitment to ensuring every American can live, work, and raise a family without fear.”

Blanche said in a post on X, "This is what happens when you have an administration who prioritizes the safety and security of Americans and our communities."