U.S. violent and propery crimes down slightly in 2023, FBI numbers show
Briefly

The FBI's latest data reveals a substantial decline in national violent crime by 3% in 2023 compared to the previous year, highlighting positive trends since the pandemic.
Hate crimes, however, have surged to an all-time high in major cities, raising concern about social tensions despite overall decreases in violence and property crimes.
Auto thefts increased by 13% nationwide, indicating ongoing crime challenges in urban areas, even as overall crime rates show a decrease.
Mistrust in media and law enforcement complicates perceptions of crime rates, yet multiple studies consistently indicate that crime is on the decline nationwide.
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