Fact-check · Sep 22, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Crime is down 87%”
FALSE
What the record shows
DC violent crime down 35% in 2024 vs 2023 (U.S. Attorney's Office, Jan 2025); homicides down 32% (2023-2024). No source reports 87% reduction for any crime category or time period.
Sources
- What is the crime rate in Washington, DC? | USAFacts
- Fact check: Violent crime in DC has fallen in 2024 and 2025 after a 2023 spike | CNN Politics
- District of Columbia | Violent Crime in D.C. Hits 30 Year Low | United States Department of Justice
- Crime in Washington, District of Columbia (DC): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map
- Washington, DC Crime Rates: Stats & Map
- What were Washington DC violent crime rates in 2024 an...
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