President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C. continues a decades-long American story: Data says crime is going down, even as many Americans feel like it’s spiraling out-of-control.
Violent crime decreased by 4.5% in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of decline. Property crime saw a larger decrease, falling by 8.1% in the same period. Hate crimes also decreased by 1.5% ...