"Statistics released Tuesday by the FBI indicate that violent crime decreased in the US by 4.5% last year...murder and nonnegligent manslaughter decreased an estimated 14.9%, robbery decreased an estimated 8.9% rape decreased an estimated 5.2%, and aggravated assault decreased an estimated 3.0%."
FBI proves it: Republicans spent 2024 pointing to a crime 'wave' that didn't exist
Leading GOP voices spent the 2024 campaign season claiming that crime rates were “through the roof.” The FBI just proved them wrong.