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Violent crime plummeted in 2025, with murder rate hitting 20-year low, FBI says
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Anna Schecter , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The murder rate has reached a 20-year low, according to the FBI's annual crime report.
Violent crime rates in the US have decreased significantly. The murder rate has reached a 20-year low, according to the FBI's annual crime report. The report shows a substantial drop in violent crime overall, with the biggest one-year decrease on record.
Specific categories of violent crime have also seen decreases, including aggravated assaults, rapes, and robbery. Further details on the decrease in violent crime rates can be found in the FBI's annual crime report, which compiles data from a large percentage of the country's police departments.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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