National Survey Indicates Significant Drop in U.S. Violent and Property Crime in 2025

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Published: 2026-10-26
Category: us
Source: Justice.gov
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Preliminary estimates from the Bureau of Justice Statistics' (BJS) National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) reveal a substantial decrease in U.S. crime rates for 2025. Non-fatal violent crime, excluding simple assault, reportedly dropped by 25% from 2024 to 2025. Property victimization also saw a 19% decline during the same period, suggesting a positive trend in national safety.

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