Where Major Crimes Are Rising and Falling in the US
Summary
Crime in many major U.S. cities has continued to go down in early 2026 compared to the same time last year, following a rise in violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most violent crimes, including homicides and assaults, fell, but some crimes like drug offenses, domestic violence, and sexual assault saw increases.Key Facts
- Nine out of 13 types of crimes tracked decreased in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025.
- Carjackings dropped by 47%, while drug-related crimes rose by 12%.
- Homicide rates fell by 18% on average across 30 cities and are 31% below 2019 levels.
- Cities like Lincoln (Nebraska) and Rochester (New York) saw large drops in homicide rates.
- Some cities, including Norfolk and San Francisco, experienced increases in homicides.
- Violent crime lethality, or crime resulting in death, declined by 23% in 17 cities.
- Aggravated assaults and gun assaults both decreased compared to last year.
- Sexual assaults rose slightly by 3%, while domestic violence increased by 8%.
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