According to Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates released in 2023, violent crime in the United States declined for the second consecutive year. Overall, violent crime decreased by 3%, with murder and non-negligent manslaughter seeing an 11% decrease, rape decreasing by 9.4%, aggravated assault declining by 2.8%, and robbery falling by 0.3%. This comes after a sharp rise in violent crime during the pandemic, which saw the largest single-year increase in the murder rate on record.
The report on violent crime trends contradicts claims made by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who has attacked Democratic rival Kamala Harris for her record on crime and safety. Trump has also made unsubstantiated claims linking illegal migrants to an increase in violent crime, despite federal statistics like the FBI’s report showing a decline in violent crime trends.
Trump has proposed implementing the death penalty for human traffickers and drug dealers if reelected, and he has expressed skepticism regarding federal statistics showing a decrease in violent crime. The FBI’s report shows that violent crime in the United States is on a downward trend, indicating progress in addressing crime in the country.
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