The murder rate in the U.S. experienced its largest drop since the FBI began collecting data, falling from 6.2 per 100,000 in 2022 to 5.7 in 2023, a decrease of 11.6%.
FBI statistics show a significant decline in violent crime overall, with the total number of violent crime offenses dropping to 1,218,467 in 2023, down from previous years.
While most violent crimes saw a decrease, motor vehicle theft rose significantly by 12.6%, highlighting a disparity in trends across different crime categories.
Hate crimes are reported to be increasing from 2022 to 2023, with more incidents, offenses, and victims being noted, although specific target groups weren’t disclosed.
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