Violent crime dropped sharply across the largest cities in the United States in 2025, a development supporters say reflects President Donald Trump’s focus on restoring law and order nationwide.

Trump entered office pledging to improve public safety following years marked by rising crime and policy debates over policing during the administration of former President Joe Biden. According to newly released data, every major category of violent crime declined in 2025 compared to the previous year: robberies fell by 20%, aggravated assaults dropped by nearly 10%, and murders decreased by 19%.

The White House highlighted the figures in a statement online.

“These gains build on earlier reports showing America’s cities are now safer than they’ve been in over a century under President Trump’s leadership. The murder rate in the nation’s biggest cities has fallen to its lowest level in at least 125 years — marking the largest single-year drop in recorded history. Beyond murders, the nation also saw dramatic reductions in rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, shooting deaths (fewest since 2015), on-duty law enforcement officer deaths (80-year low), traffic fatalities, and overdose deaths,” the post noted.

It added, “This is the direct result of President Trump’s aggressive, no-nonsense approach to public safety. By surging federal resources to Democrat-run cities that had devolved into war zones, removing savage criminal illegals from our streets, supporting police and prosecutors, and rejecting the Radical Left’s weakness, President Trump’s decisive actions have turned the tide, saved countless lives, and restored peace to communities long abandoned by Democrat politicians who prioritized criminals over citizens.”

A report from the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), which includes data from 67 of the nation’s largest police departments, also found year-over-year declines across all major violent crime categories in 2025.

Cities reported that homicides fell 19% overall, robberies dropped about 20%, and aggravated assaults declined by nearly 10%.

An analysis of the MCCA data found that several Southern and Sun Belt cities recorded some of the most significant improvements. Florida cities Orlando and Tampa each saw homicide declines of more than 50%.

Western cities such as Denver, Seattle, Honolulu, and Albuquerque also reported notable reductions. Many of these cities had experienced sharp increases in crime during the pandemic period and are now seeing significant reversals.

Other major metropolitan areas showed similar trends. Chicago and Baltimore each experienced roughly a 30% drop in homicides, while Memphis and Portland saw declines of about 25%.

“After record high crime across the country under Biden’s defund the police era, the murder rate has plunged to a 125-year low as crime falls across the board, according to new data,” the White House said.

The administration also pointed to increased federal support for Washington, D.C., as a contributing factor to improvements in the nation’s capital.

Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel recently discussed what he described as a record-setting year for the bureau during an appearance on Fox News. He noted that six individuals from the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list were apprehended within a single year.

Patel contrasted current operations with prior years, emphasizing a shift in focus.

“The simple juxtaposition is that there was a weaponized bureau, a politicized bureau to go after political targets including President Trump and myself, versus the bureau of today that goes based on law and facts and works with our prosecutors,” Patel said.

He added that approximately 1,000 additional agents have been deployed to focus on violent crime and fugitive apprehension.

“These agents are working around the clock and around the world to bring justice,” Patel said.

“That is why you see these record numbers. Six top 10 captures in one year, which has never been done before, and we’re just getting started,” he added.