Violent Crime in DC Declines, but when It Happens It’s Deadlier

Violent crime continues to drop across US cities, report shows

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Atlanta’s drop in homicides outpaces US as city makes fighting crime a priority

ATLANTA — Homicide rates in the country’s largest cities are continuing to drop to levels last seen before the pandemic, according to a study released Thursday by the Council on Criminal Justice.

Violent crime in DC declines, but when it happens it’s deadlier

A new midyear report from the Council on Criminal Justice reveals that violent crime is declining across major U.S. cities. However, D.C. stands out for a troubling trend: While overall violent incidents are down, they are significantly more deadly.

Study: Most violent crime rates in the US have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels

The number of homicides across the United States declined by 16% in 2024, continuing a recent downward trajectory, according to the latest crime trends report from the Council on Criminal Justice.