National Violent Crime Rates Decrease Amid Property Crime Rise

Crime statistics from multiple U.S. cities in 2024 and 2025 show a general downward trend in violent crimes and property offenses, though some variations exist by location and crime category. New Orleans police report a 29% drop in car burglaries and a decrease in stolen firearms compared to the previous year, attributing improvements to community involvement and effective prosecution. Columbus, Ohio, experienced a 4.5% decrease in violent crime and an 8.1% decline in property crimes, with local efforts focusing on proactive policing and community education. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police data indicates significant drops in homicides, aggravated assaults, armed robberies, and vehicle thefts, though commercial burglaries have increased. In contrast, Washington, D.C., shows mixed data where official local crime reports understate violent crime reductions by excluding certain assault categories, while FBI data reveals only a 10% decrease in violent offenses and rising aggravated assaults. Baltimore provides detailed neighborhood-level crime data, highlighting ongoing monitoring of violent and property crimes to inform public safety efforts.