DOJ cites 25% drop in non-fatal violent crime in early survey data
The Justice Department is pointing to preliminary national figures as evidence of falling crime during a period of stepped-up enforcement.
The Department of Justice is highlighting what it calls major drops in crime, tying the message to a surge in enforcement. Preliminary results from the National Crime Victimization Survey showed a 25% decline nationwide in non-fatal violent crime.
Why it matters Crime trends shape how safe people feel in their neighborhoods and how communities decide to use public resources. A drop of this size would be notable if it holds up. But preliminary numbers can change, and an announcement from the government alone doesn't show what caused the shift or how much credit enforcement deserves compared with other factors.
What to watch Look for the final survey results and for independent analysis of what's driving the change. Closer to home, your local police department's published reports can show whether the national trend matches what's happening in your own community.
Source: Just the News
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- Just the News · Oct 26, 2026
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