Overview

• Homicides in the United States have seen a record drop in 2023, with preliminary data indicating a decline of nearly 13% from the previous year.
• Major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago have experienced significant declines in homicides, with double-digit percentage drops.
• Despite the overall decrease in crime, car thefts and assaults have seen an increase in 2023, with a particular surge in car thefts partly attributed to a TikTok trend.
• Public perception of crime rates remains high, with a recent Gallup poll indicating that more than 77% of Americans believe there is more crime than there was a year ago.
• Experts attribute the drop in crime rates to the pandemic receding and increased cooperation between federal and local authorities.