Violent crime including murder, rape, assault and robbery declined in 2023. Crime rates have become a key issue in the 2024 presidential race.

Violent crime declined across the United States last year, according to new statistics from the FBI, including a dramatic drop in the number of murders.

Violent crime in the US dropped again in 2023, according to FBI statistics that show a continued trend downward after a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike.

The latest FBI crime statistics show a 3 percent drop in violent crime across the country last year, including a significant drop in the number of homicides. Murder and non-negligent manslaughter dropped 11.