Homicides fall 17% in big U.S. cities as the post-pandemic crime decline continues
Summary
Violent crimes, including homicides, dropped significantly in many large U.S. cities in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year. This decline in crime began in 2022 and has continued under President Donald Trump's administration.Key Facts
- Homicides fell by 17.2% in 66 major U.S. cities in early 2026 compared to early 2025.
- Other violent crimes also decreased: robberies by 16.6%, rapes by 6.2%, and aggravated assaults by 5.7%.
- Some cities saw especially large drops in homicides: Washington D.C. (43.9%), Memphis (43.7%), Houston (38.3%), and Philadelphia (27.2%).
- Aurora, Colorado, saw a 58.8% drop in homicides despite being falsely highlighted during the 2024 election.
- Some smaller cities had big percentage drops but started from low numbers, such as Newark and Raleigh.
- A few cities, like Honolulu and San Diego, experienced increases in homicides.
- The Council on Criminal Justice also reported an 18% homicide decline in 30 cities starting in the second half of 2022.
- The decline in violent crime happened across cities with different political leaders and policies.
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