Alarm as US domestic violence killings remain high despite drop in homicides
Summary
While overall homicides in many U.S. cities have decreased, killings related to domestic violence remain high or are increasing. Funding for domestic violence prevention programs has been cut under President Trump’s administration, even though demand for help, such as housing and legal support, is rising.Key Facts
- Homicides in Chicago dropped from 805 in 2021 to 425 in 2025, but domestic violence killings rose 15% between 2024 and 2025.
- Kansas City and Ohio saw general homicide declines but had some of their deadliest years for domestic violence killings in 2025.
- Domestic violence-related violent crimes grew from 25% of such crimes in 2020 to 27.5% in 2024, according to the FBI.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline received nearly 637,000 calls in 2020 and one million in 2025.
- Housing and legal help are the most requested support services for people at risk of domestic violence.
- Early in President Trump’s second term, some federal grants for domestic violence programs were cut or delayed because they didn’t align with the administration’s goals.
- Although some funding was restored, the 2027 budget proposal includes nearly $30 million in cuts to grants that support transitional housing and legal aid for victims.
- Experts say focusing only on criminal justice and immigration issues misses key risk factors like stalking and controlling behavior that lead to violence.
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