Overview

• The FBI's 2023 report indicates a 3% decrease in violent crime, including an 11.6% drop in murder and a 9.4% decline in rape.
• The Department of Justice's National Crime Victimization Survey suggests a 55.4% increase in violent crimes from 2020 to 2023.
• Experts argue that FBI data only includes reported crimes, while the DOJ survey captures unreported incidents, leading to differing conclusions.
• President Biden and Vice President Harris credit their administration's policies for the reported decline in violent crime, emphasizing the American Rescue Plan's impact.
• Former President Trump disputes the FBI's findings, citing DOJ data to claim that violent crime has surged under the Biden-Harris administration.