US violent crime fell 25 percent in 2025 Justice Department survey shows

Violent crime and property crime victimization dropped substantially in the United States in 2025, according to a Justice Department survey released on October 26, 2026. The Washington Examiner reported that the National Crime Victimization Survey recorded a historic 25 percent decrease in violent crime between 2024 and 2025. Newsmax also reported the Justice Department findings showing drops in both violent and property crime. [1][2]

The annual survey is conducted by the Census Bureau and published by the Bureau of Justice Statistics within the Justice Department, the Washington Examiner reported. The survey measures nonfatal crimes against individuals and households across the nation. [1]

The Trump administration credited the sharp decreases in crime to its official efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and gang violence, according to the Washington Examiner. [1]