Murder dropped 11.6% from 2022 to 2023, the largest single-year decline in the last 20 years. Property crime was also down overall, while motor vehicle theft and shoplifting rose.

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter decreased more than 11% nationwide, while rape saw an estimated 9.4% decrease, aggravated assault declined an estimated 2.8% and robbery fell 0.3%.  Start the day smarter.

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.