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New report reveals most violent crime rates have dropped to pre-pandemic levels, says West Virginia Watch


The latest crime trends report from the Council on Criminal Justice shows that homicides across the United States decreased by 16% in 2024, continuing a decline that began after a spike during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this improvement, crime remains a politically salient issue, with a majority of Americans still believing that national crime has increased or consider it a serious problem. The report also highlights a decrease in other violent and property crimes, with shoplifting being the only exception, showing a 14% increase in 2024.

State legislatures are expected to focus on criminal justice measures such as prison oversight, illegal immigration, retail theft, and policing standards this year. While perceptions of crime are heavily influenced by political affiliation, crime experts warn against taking the focus off crime and criminal justice, even as the overall crime rates improve. The report analyzed crime trends in 40 U.S. cities, with some cities experiencing significant decreases in homicides while others saw increases.

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