US Violent Crime and Murders See Significant Decline in 2024, FBI Reports
FBI data for 2024 reveals a 4.5% drop in US violent crime and a nearly 15% decrease in murders. Property and hate crimes also declined, signaling a return to near pre-pandemic levels.
PBS NewsHourMurders dropped nearly 15% last year, FBI data shows
World News GroupViolent crime dropped nearly 5% 2024, FBI report finds
NBC NewsFBI crime report says violent crime decreased by 4.5% in 2024
FOX NewsUS crime dropped widely in 2024, FBI says — with some notable caveats
Associated PressViolent crime in the US dropped 4.5% last year, FBI data shows
Overview
Violent crime in the U.S. decreased by 4.5% in 2024, with murders dropping by nearly 15%, according to the latest FBI data.
Property crime decreased by 8%, and reported hate crimes saw a 1.5% decline in 2024. However, 2024's hate crime totals were the second highest in over 30 years.
The reported declines bring U.S. violent crime levels back to near pre-pandemic levels, following a significant surge in homicides during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
The 2024 FBI report compiles data from over 16,000 law enforcement agencies, representing more than 86% of program participants, providing a comprehensive overview.
Despite overall crime decreases, assaults on law enforcement officers reached a 10-year high in 2024, with 85,730 officers assaulted and 64 feloniously killed.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present the FBI crime data neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of statistics and trends. They avoid loaded language or selective emphasis, instead providing context on historical patterns and data collection limitations. This approach ensures an objective overview of the reported crime figures.