DOJ Report Shows Crime Rates Dropping Under Trump Administration
A recent report from the DOJ’s Bureau of Justice Statistics indicates a sharp decline in non-fatal crimes during the initial year of Trump’s second term. The preliminary findings from the National Crime Victimization Survey—gathering insights directly from victims rather than relying on police data—highlight a notable reduction in various types of crime in 2025.
The data shows non-fatal violent crime, which excludes simple assaults, decreased by 25%, falling from 9.9 per 1,000 individuals in 2024 to 7.4 per 1,000 in 2025. This category includes serious offenses such as rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Particularly, aggravated assaults saw an impressive 31% drop, decreasing from 4.5 per 1,000 to 3.1 per 1,000 people, as stated in a Justice Department release on Monday.
Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward commented on the findings, noting, “This report is proof that President Trump’s ‘Make America Safe Again’ agenda is working.” He added, “Under President Trump and Attorney General Blanche, the safety of law-abiding Americans will always come first.” This reflects a broader commitment to ensuring that all Americans can live and thrive without fear of violence.
Other categories of crime also experienced significant declines: property victimization fell by 19%; burglary and trespassing dropped by 25%; motor vehicle theft decreased by 30%; and household theft saw a 19% reduction.
The DOJ explained their methodology, stating that they collect crime data from a nationwide sample of around 240,000 people aged 12 or older in approximately 150,000 households, focusing on the frequency and impact of non-fatal crime. Notably, the decline reported is the most substantial since the start of the survey in 1973.
Despite some political pushback, including accusations from Democrats of authoritarian tactics in enforcing laws, figures like Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser have acknowledged the positive impact of federal law enforcement in curbing crime.
In broader economic terms, some estimates suggest that the financial toll of crime runs between $4.71 and $5.76 trillion annually.
