New data highlighted by the White House points to a dramatic shift in public safety trends in the United States, with the administration saying killings across major cities fell to levels not recorded in more than a century. The figures are described as the steepest single-year decline in murder rates since national records began in the early 1900s.
The administration said the data shows murders last year dropped to their lowest point in at least 125 years. It framed the decline as historically significant, emphasizing that no comparable one-year reduction appears in modern crime records. The White House presented the figures as evidence of a broad national turnaround rather than an isolated trend in a few cities.
Beyond murders, the White House said other serious crimes also declined during the same period. It cited decreases in rapes, robberies, aggravated assaults, and shooting deaths, alongside what it described as an 80-year low in on-duty law enforcement officer deaths. The administration also pointed to reductions in traffic fatalities and overdose deaths, describing a wider pattern of improved public safety indicators.
The White House credited these outcomes to policies pursued under Trump, describing a “whole-of-government” approach centered on law enforcement support and public order. It said the strategy focused on reversing policies it claimed weakened enforcement and contributed to rising violence in previous years, particularly in large urban areas.
The administration argued that the reported decline represents a break from what it characterized as a period of disorder before President Donald J. Trump’s return to office. It said federal efforts prioritized backing police, addressing criminal activity, and restoring what it described as order in communities affected by violent crime.
In closing, The White House said the figures support its claim that the administration’s America First agenda is delivering measurable results. It framed the data as an early indication of sustained progress, adding that officials expect continued improvements as current policies remain in place.
