Crime Rates Drop in 2024, Experts Weigh In
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Crime rates in the US continued to decline in 2024, with violent crimes dropping 5.8% and property crimes falling 9%. Homicides saw a 16% decrease, and motor vehicle theft plummeted 18%. However, 14 states exceeded the national violent crime average, and 16 states surpassed property crime rates. Violent crime victimization fluctuated over the past decade, while property crimes fell 28% long-term. Experts attribute this trend to various factors, including smarter policing, policy shifts, and local efforts, as homicides continue to decrease in 2025.
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