Releases & Statements

Leading Scholars Identify Likely Drivers of the Historic U.S. Homicide Decline

No dominant explanation emerges from two-day CCJ summit; more than half of possible explanations drew little support

Homicide Likely Reaching a New Historic Low as Most Crime Rates Continue to Decline at Mid-Year

New CCJ analysis finds 9 of 13 offenses declined in the first half of 2026, including an 18% drop in homicide; shoplifting the only offense remaining above 2019 levels

Homicide Falls Sharply in Major U.S. Cities Amid Continuing Decline in Overall Crime

A 21% drop would push homicide rate to a new historic low, new CCJ analysis finds

Homicide, Other Violent Crimes Continue to Fall Below Pre-Pandemic Levels in U.S. Cities at Mid-Year

New CCJ analysis shows domestic violence is only offense of 13 to increase in first half of 2025; motor vehicle theft only offense that remains higher than 2019 level

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