Fact-check · Sep 10, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Since president Trump took office, the violent crime rate has been reduced to record lows.”
TRUE
What the record shows
FBI reports violent crime fell 9.3% in 2025 to 327.6 per 100,000—lowest since 1969. Murder rate tied 1955-56 lows. However, aggravated assault remains above pre-pandemic levels.
Sources
- Violent crime in US fell at record pace in 2025, FBI data shows
- FBI data for 2025 show biggest drop in violent crime in 90 years
- Violent Crime Falls at Historic Rate, New FBI Data Show | Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Preliminary FBI data shows a sharp drop in violent crime • Stateline
- FBI Releases 2025 Reported Crimes in the Nation Statistics | Federal Bureau of Investigation
- FBI Releases Historic Early Look at Annual Crime Data | Federal Bureau of Investigation
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