Homicides dropped 18.1% in 2025 to the lowest rate since 1956, FBI says

According to an FBI report released on Friday, the United States homicide rate fell by 18.1% in 2025, reaching its lowest level since 1956. The data indicates a 75-year low for homicides, while overall violent crime across the country decreased by 9.3% during the same period.

Experts observe that these figures reflect a broader trend of declining national violent crime rates. The report provides a statistical overview of crime trends throughout the 2025 calendar year.