Fact-check · Aug 21, 2026 · JD Vance
“The largest reduction in violent crime in the history of our country”
TRUESaid in 2 broadcasts
What the record shows
FBI reports 9.3% violent crime decline 2024-2025, largest year-to-year drop since 1936. Murder rate tied with 1955-1956 for lowest on record. Pre-1936 data unavailable.
Sources
- FBI: U.S. experiences historic drop in violent crime, lowest murder rate in 70 years
- The FBI Marks the Largest Year-to-Year Decline In Violent Crime Since, Well, Ever – PJ Media
- FBI Releases Historic Early Look at Annual Crime Data | Federal Bureau of Investigation
- FBI Releases 2025 Reported Crimes in the Nation Statistics | Federal Bureau of Investigation
- FBI reports record decrease in violent crime in 2025
- FBI statistics: Violent crime, murders fell by record levels in 2025 - UPI.com
From: Vice President JD Vance Delivers Remarks in Middletown, OH
Every time it was said
Aug 14, 2026MISLEADING
Aug 21, 2026TRUE
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