National Crime Victimization Rates Show Decline in 2025, Federal Data Indicates
Federal data from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics indicates that rates of violent crime (excluding simple assault) and property crime victimization decreased nationally in 2025 compared to 2024. The report covers trends like aggravated assaults, burglaries, and motor vehicle…
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, November 6, 2026 — Federal data released by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) indicates a national decrease in crime victimization rates for both violent and property crimes in 2025 when compared to the previous year, 2024.
The report, which analyzes trends based on data collected by the Bureau, specifically noted a decline in rates of violent crime, excluding simple assaults. Similarly, property crime victimization also saw a reduction on a national scale.
The scope of the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ analysis encompasses various crime trends. Among the specific areas covered by the report are aggravated assaults, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts. However, the report does not provide specific percentage changes for these categories or for the overall crime rates. The exact figures detailing the extent of the decrease in violent and property crime victimization rates for 2025 compared to 2024 were not detailed in the summary provided.
The U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics is the primary federal agency responsible for collecting and analyzing data on crime and justice in the United States. Its findings are often used by policymakers, researchers, and the public to understand crime trends and their potential causes and impacts.
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