Crime Rates Fall Across England, Philippines, US in 2024-25

Crime rates have fallen significantly in various regions and nationally in 2024 and 2025, reflecting ongoing declines since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gloucestershire, England, experienced the largest drop in crime among police forces, with a 12% decline overall and even greater reductions in areas like Forest of Dean and Cheltenham, though Gloucester city remains one of the highest crime rate areas in England. Similarly, the Philippines saw a 7.75% decrease in crime from August 2024 to June 2025, credited to intensified police operations and anti-drug campaigns. In the United States, violent crime dropped 4.5% and property crime 8.1% in 2024 according to the FBI, with homicides down nearly 15%, continuing a trend of declines since the pandemic surge. However, in Washington D.C., debates over crime statistics persist, as local police data exclude certain assault categories, leading to conflicting reports about violent crime trends; FBI data suggest only a 10% decline in violent crime and rising aggravated assaults. These mixed data highlight the complexities in measuring and addressing crime trends across different jurisdictions.