The Great American Crime Downturn: What's Behind the Plunge?
As of 2025, the latest FBI crime data reveals a staggering trend: violent crime rates in the United States have plummeted to levels not seen since the early 1990s.
Homicide rates are down by roughly 25%, and aggravated assault by over 30%. This significant decline suggests that something fundamental has shifted in the country's collective psyche. What's Behind the Decline?