Violent Crime Rate Fell in 2019, New FBI Data Shows

Violent crime across the United States declined in 2019 for a third consecutive year, FBI data released on Sept. 28 shows.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation seal is seen at FBI headquarters in Washington, on June 14, 2018. Yuri Gripas/Reuters

Violent crime across the United States declined for a third consecutive year in 2019, FBI data released on Sept. 28 shows.

The annual survey of crime compiled by the FBI indicated a 0.5 percent decline from 2018 in violent crime—which includes murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault—in the United States.