In 2023, violent crime in the U.S. dropped by 3%, continuing a downward trend from the pandemic era, according to the FBI's latest crime report.
Former President Trump has seized on the violent crime statistics for the 2024 presidential race, arguing crime rates are ‘out of control’ under Biden.
The FBI’s crime data only reflects reported crimes, while the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics’ survey includes both reported and unreported crimes.
The recent victimization survey indicates a rise in violent crime victimization rates, highlighting differences between agency metrics and the ongoing crime discussion.
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