U.S. Homicide Rate at Historic Low in 2025
A recent report indicates that the homicide rate in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in over a century.
The average homicide rate across 35 major U.S. cities is expected to decrease by 21% in 2025, marking the largest single-year decline ever, and likely the lowest since 1900. Data compiled by the Council for Criminal Justice (CCJ) reveals that 11 out of the 13 monitored crimes have decreased compared to 2024, with nine of those crimes down by over 10%.
Specifically, aggravated assaults are projected to be 9% lower, gun assaults will fall by 22%, and domestic violence incidents should decrease by 2% compared to last year. Additionally, robberies have seen a significant drop of 23%, while carjackings have plummeted by 43%.
Contrarily, the report notes that drug-related crimes have risen by 7% in 2025, making it the only category to experience an increase.
White House Press Secretary Abigail Jackson commented on the findings, stating, “President Trump ran a campaign to make America safe again, and he is making it happen.” She emphasized various measures taken by the administration, including supporting law enforcement and tougher immigration policies, which aim to reduce crime and improve community safety.
Out of the 35 cities analyzed, 31 reported lower homicide figures. Notably, Denver experienced a dramatic 41% drop in homicides, with Washington, D.C., and Omaha, Nebraska, both seeing a 40% decrease.
However, Little Rock, Arkansas, faced the largest increase in homicides at 16% last year.
In light of the released data, Caroline Leavitt, another White House press secretary, noted the connection between crime reduction and presidential action, stating, “This is what happens when you have a president who mobilizes federal law enforcement to arrest violent criminals.”
In July 2025, President Trump issued a presidential order aimed at tackling crime nationwide. Following that, an emergency declaration was made in August for Washington, D.C., intended to ensure the safety of public officials and functioning government operations.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson stated that Trump’s crime policies have had “immediate results for the nation’s capital.” He added that bipartisan efforts to combat crime should be a priority for all parties involved, a sentiment echoed by Republican Tennessee State Senator Marsha Blackburn.
