Crime Drops Sharply Across Nation | Concord News

Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Crime in the U.S. is plummeting — violent crime down 9.3% in 2025, murder rates falling 18.1% to levels last seen in the mid-50s. Robbery, assault, rape, property crimes, and car theft all dropped significantly, based on reports from over 17,000 agencies covering 96% of the population. While pandemic recovery, policing changes, and demographic shifts may be factors, the trend began before the current administration took office. Early 2026 data shows even steeper declines — violent crime down another 10.6%, with murder rates falling further — though aggravated assault remains above…