2025 US Murder Rate Lowest Since 1900

Once in a while it would be nice to post some good news happening in the US, see link below.

Murder Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since at Least 1900, New Report Says - The New York Times

Updated On: 1/25/26 at 08:40 PM

In my experience people just refuse to believe that violent crime has been steadily falling for thirty five years. There was an uptick in 2020 but then the general downward trend resumed.

MysteriousLady said: "In my experience people just refuse to believe that violent crime has been steadily falling for thirty five years. There was an uptick in 2020 but then the general downward trend resumed."

Is part of that due to these mass gun shootings that occur too often?

uncageg said: "We had a nearly 50% decrease here in Denver."

That is awesome. I think Washington DC had 41% decrease.