Crime Trends

Homicide, Most Other Violent Crimes Drop to Pre-Pandemic Levels in U.S. Cities

New CCJ analysis of mid-year crime trends also shows year-over-year decreases in motor vehicle theft and carjacking,
while shoplifting continues to rise.

Crime Trends Working Group Releases Roadmap to Improve National Crime Data

CCJ panel says more timely, complete, and accurate crime data are urgently needed to help policymakers spot emerging trends, deploy appropriate interventions

Homicide, Gun Assaults, Most Other Violent Crimes Fall in U.S. Cities but Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

New CCJ analysis of 2023 Crime Trends Also Documents a Continuing Surge in Motor Vehicle Theft, With Incidents Doubling Since 2019