Violent Crime Plunges Across US Cities
Violent crime has plunged in America’s largest cities. Data from nearly 70 major law enforcement agencies shows violent crime fell across almost every single category in early 2026 compared to the same period the year before. The decline is present in every US region—a nationwide trend. Homicides fell 17.7%. Robberies fell 20.4%. Rapes fell 7.2%. Aggravated assaults—4.8%. …