The U.S. is experiencing one of the steepest and most widespread crime declines in modern history. Researchers aren't exactly sure why — but they have theories: - Early research points to a mix of factors — declining alcohol and drug use since the COVID pandemic, AI-fueled policing technology that's making it easier for cops to catch suspects, an aging population, tougher prosecutions, and more. Why it matters: Knowing more about what's driving the violent-crime decline could help cities decide what to preserve as pandemic-era federal money fades away — and how to distinguish policies that reduce violence from merely benefiting from the historic drop in crime. By the numbers: The U.S. violent-crime rate plunged 9.7% in 2025 , the…
That’s got Chicago on the wrong end of a 7-to-1 ratio
AI:New data highlights a staggering disparity in violent crime rates based on Second Amendment protections, revealing that Chicago—located in a state with heavy anti-gun restrictions—suffers from a murder rate seven times higher than cities in states that respect constitutional gun rights. This massive 7-to-1 ratio underscores the ongoing failure of restrictive firearm legislation to ensure public safety, as high-crime urban centers continue to struggle under the weight of leftist policies while more law-abiding jurisdictions see significantly better outcomes for their citizens.Open
Violent crime rates in the United States saw their largest one-year drop on record in 2025, according to the White House.
According to new federal data , the United States experienced an unprecedented decline in violent crime rates in 2025, including drops in murder, motor vehicle theft, burglary, aggravated assault, rape, and robbery. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Violent crime rates in the United States saw their largest one-year drop on record in 2025, according to federal data. DETAIL: According to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) data, the murder rate declined by 18.1 percent, motor vehicle theft declined by 22.7 percent, and burglary declined by 15.8 percent. The country also experienced sharp declines in aggravated assault, rape , and robbery, which dropped by 7.2 percent, 7.6 percent, and 18.5 percent, respectively. The report’s key findings…Open
A Tennessee Bureau of Investigation probe is underway after National Guard soldiers, deployed as part of a federal anti-crime task force, shot and killed an armed man during a foot pursuit in Memphis.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Tennessee National Guard soldiers, assisting Memphis police as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, fatally shot 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson after he allegedly turned a weapon toward them during a foot pursuit early Sunday morning. The incident occurred in downtown Memphis on Sunday while officers and soldiers were responding to reports of gunfire. DETAIL: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now leading the inquiry into the shooting, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses before presenting findings to the District Attorney General. The Memphis Safe Task Force, established by the Trump administration in September, is a multiagency initiative targeting violent street crime and includes various…Open
The Supreme Court is expected to make a long-awaited ruling on birthright citizenship today, on the high court's last day of its term. And, the U.S. murder rate approaches a record low.
A few years ago, experts worried about a "new normal" of elevated violent crime in the U.S. Now the country is flirting with breaking its all-time low murder rate
The architect of Chicago's lowest murder rates in 60 years was dismissed by junior staff, signaling a toxic office culture. Accountability is deemed a threat, not a tool for improvement. Now, a new narrative emerges about a 'hostile environment' post-firing. #ChicagoCrime #PublicSafety #Accountability #WorkplaceCulture #CrimeRates
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Violent crime dropped sharply across America’s biggest cities in 2025, with steep declines across all major categories.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump’s administration and federal law enforcement agencies.WHEN & WHERE: 2025, across major U.S. cities, with the data released in early 2026.KEY QUOTE: “After years of chaos, skyrocketing crime, and soft-on-crime […] The post Trump’s Crime Crackdown Sees U.S. Murder Rate Hit Lowest Level In Over 100 Years. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Violent crime dropped sharply across America’s biggest cities in 2025, with steep declines across all major categories. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump’s administration and federal law enforcement agencies. WHEN & WHERE: 2025, across major U.S. cities, with the data released in early 2026. KEY QUOTE: “After years of chaos, skyrocketing crime, and soft-on-crime policies under Biden plunged the nation’s biggest cities into anarchy and disorder, President Trump took office on a promise to restore public safety — and he has delivered in historic fashion.” — the White House IMPACT: The murder rate fell to its lowest level in 125 years, alongside reductions in other violent crimes and…Open
"While our work is never done, we have made tremendous progress to make America safe again. In 2025, we saw the lowest murder rate in 125 years. That's nothing short of historic," she said.
