Crime Fell Sharply in 2025, but Trump’s Role Is DisputedCrime’s Decline Began Before Trump, Experts SayCrime Plunged in 2025 as Trump’s Safety Agenda Took Hold
U.S. data show steep declines in violent and property crime in 2025, including an 18% drop in the homicide rate. The Trump administration claimed credit, while crime experts and critics questioned how much federal policy contributed.Violent crime fell sharply in 2025, but the decline started in 2023 and experts gave little credit to Trump’s federal policies. The findings point instead to pandemic recovery and local efforts.Violent and property crime fell sharply in 2025, with several categories recording their biggest annual drops in 53 years. The Trump administration says its focus on public safety helped deliver the gains.