U.S. violent crimes fell in 2022, FBI says — but property crime is up – By Russell Contreras (Axios) / Oct 16, 2023
Violent crime in the U.S. dropped last year, but property crimes skyrocketed, according to data in the FBI’s annual crime report released Monday.
Why it matters: A pandemic-era surge in violent crime in some cities contributed to a halt on police reform efforts and pressure on Democratic mayors, but new data suggests the tide may be turning.
By the numbers: Reported murder and non-negligent manslaughter cases in 2022 nationwide fell 6.1% compared to 2021, according to the FBI.
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