Fact-check · Nov 2, 2026 · Donald Trump
“The crime is down close to 90%”
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What the record shows
DC crime data from MPD and FBI UCR show crime has declined but not by 90%. Year-over-year declines in 2024 were in the range of 10-20% for major categories, not 90%.
Crime has improved in DC but a 90% decline is not supported by official crime statistics from MPD or FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
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