Violent crime rates fell by 25 percent in 2025, according to a new survey released Monday by the Justice Department. The National Crime Victimization Survey found roughly 669,000 fewer incidents of rape, robbery, and assault compared to 2024. Property crimes also dropped by 19 percent, representing about 3.4 million fewer victimizations for American households.
Breitbart News reported these preliminary findings show the largest single-year decreases in the survey’s history for these categories. The data covers nonfatal crimes against individuals and households, capturing incidents that often go unreported to police. This drop means fewer families face fear in their own homes.
Aggravated assault victimization fell by 31 percent, while robbery incidents declined by 27 percent, per the Washington Examiner. Motor vehicle thefts slid by 29 percent, amounting to 349,000 fewer stolen cars last year. Burglary and trespassing cases dropped by 25 percent, or about 460,000 fewer break-ins.
The Census Bureau conducts this annual survey by interviewing victims directly. This method captures crimes that never make it into official police records. The Daily Wire noted that these declines match FBI data showing a drop in violent crime, including a murder rate of 4.1 per 100,000 people.
Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward credited the results to the administration’s current strategy. He told The Daily Wire, “This report is proof that President Trump’s ‘Make America Safe Again’ agenda is working.” Woodward added that under President Trump and Attorney General Blanche, safety for law-abiding Americans comes first.
The White House attributes the success to expanded border enforcement and the deportation of over 400,000 illegal immigrants with criminal records. Federal task forces in cities like Memphis and Washington, D.C., also played a major role. Over 2,200 illegal firearms were seized and 13,000 arrests were made by these teams in Memphis alone during a single year.
While the survey shows a sharp decline, statisticians note the methodology changed in January 2025.
