Violent crime falling further across many large cities: Report

Homicides, violent crimes in nation's largest cities fell 17.2% in first half of 2026

Homicides in the nation’s largest cities fell 17.2% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to a preliminary midyear survey released by the Major Cities Chiefs Association, continuing a multiyear decline in violent crime.

Violent crime falling further across many large cities: Report

A preliminary report by the Major Cities Chiefs Association looked at crime levels in 66 cities and found a continued drop. The Council on Criminal Justice reported similar lows.

Homicides Fall 17% Across Major U.S. Police Agencies as Broader Crime Decline Continues

Two midyear analyses show violent crime falling across many large U.S. cities in 2026, with homicides, robberies, carjackings and vehicle thefts declining sharply even as ... The post Homicides Fall 17% Across Major U.S. Police Agencies as Broader Crime Decline Continues first appeared on [your]NEWS.

Violent crime rates dropped in major cities this year: Reports

Violent crime rates have dropped in major cities across the U.S. this year, according to reports.

Major US Cities See Sharp Drop in Violent Crime

Violent crime fell sharply across major U.S. cities in the first half of 2026, with homicides down 17.2% and robberies 16.6%, putting the nation's homicide rate on track for another historic low, according to analyses reported Tuesday by Axios.

Homicides fall 17% in big U.S. cities as the post-pandemic crime decline continues

Rates began dropping under Biden and have continued to decline under Trump.