FBI Report: US Violent Crime Drops 3%, Murder Down 11.6%, Property Crime Down 2.4% in 2023

Sep 23, 2024, 04:05 PM

The FBI's annual crime report for 2023 reveals a significant decrease in violent crime across the United States. Overall violent crime dropped by 3%, with murder and non-negligent manslaughter seeing a dramatic 11.6% decline, the largest single-year drop in two decades. Property crime also decreased by 2.4%. However, the report notes a rise in motor vehicle thefts, which increased by 12.6%, and a slight increase in hate crimes. The data covers 94% of the U.S. population and indicates a continuation of a downward trend in violent crime post-pandemic. The report also highlights decreases in rape, aggravated assault, and robbery.