Unpacking Recent Trends in U.S. Crime Statistics Recent FBI data reveals a notable decline in violent crime for 2025, with homicides dropping 21% and aggravated assaults decreasing 9% in major cities, marking the lowest national murder rate in over a century, according to analyses from the Council on Criminal Justice. This continues a post-pandemic downward trend, potentially influenced by factors like enhanced community policing, economic recovery, and targeted interventions, though experts not

The BKA's 2024 Police Crime Statistics in Germany indicate that non-Germans accounted for 43% of suspects in violent crimes in the country. Foreigners make up roughly 16% of Germany's population. Syrians, Iraqis, and Afghans are the most overrepresented in violent crime. Per 100,000 inhabitants, the suspect rate for violent crimes is 1,740 for Syrians and 1,722 for Afghans—over 10 times the rate for German nationals (163 per 100,000). Iraqis are similarly elevated but slightly lower. The Western