
Update: Pandemic, Social Unrest, and Crime in U.S. Cities
June crime statistics show homicides and violent crimes increased by 16% in the first half of 2021 compared to the prior year.

June crime statistics show homicides and violent crimes increased by 16% in the first half of 2021 compared to the prior year.

This updated analysis explores trends in violent, property, and drug offenses during the COVID-19 pandemic through March 2021.

Two researchers evaluating crime trends in 34 American cities during the pandemic and social unrest over police violence presented new findings through December 2020 in a report for the Commission.

Two researchers evaluating crime trends in 27 American cities during the pandemic and social unrest over police violence presented new findings through October 2020 in a report for the Commission.

Two researchers evaluating crime trends in 27 American cities during the pandemic and social unrest over police violence presented new findings through August 2020 in a report for the Commission.