A 25% fall: violent crime victimization fell in 2025 from prior year, DOJ survey released shows
Survey finds broad decline
The preliminary survey, released Monday, found that the rate of violent crime victimization dropped by about 25% in 2025 from the previous year. The Justice Department said the decrease was the largest since 1973.
Aggravated assault victimization declined an estimated 31%. The survey estimated about 390,000 fewer incidents in 2025 than in the prior year.
Household participation details
The 2025 survey included 101,980 household interviews, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Interviews were completed by 53% of eligible households. The results are preliminary and add to other national crime reporting, including data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report released earlier this year.
White House presented FBI findings
The White House unveiled the FBI report’s findings before a campaign event in Long Island, New York. Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel also attended the event. The release departed from prior traditions, according to the article’s account of the announcement.
Key points
- The preliminary survey put the 2025 decline in violent crime victimization at about 25%.
- The Justice Department said the drop was the largest since 1973.
- Aggravated assault victimization fell an estimated 31%, or about 390,000 incidents.
- FBI data also showed a 20-year low in the murder rate.