Big cities across US report decrease in violent crime during first quarter

New data show that 68 of the largest cities in the United States reported an average decline in violent crime in the first quarter of 2025.

The Major Cities Chiefs Association, which is comprised of law enforcement executives representing most major metropolitan areas, reported that homicides, rapes, aggravated assaults, and robberies declined in nearly every city. Assaults were down by 11% nationwide, robberies were down by almost 20%, rape decreased by 14%, and homicides were down by over 20%.