Additionally, the report noted a 5.2% decrease in violent crime arrests, while property crime arrests increased by 2.9%, and arrests of minors decreased by 6.5%.

The FBI's 2024 crime report reveals a 4.5% decrease in violent crime and an 8% decline in property crime across the United States compared to the previous year.

Notably, murder and nonnegligent manslaughter cases dropped nearly 15%, marking a continuation of the declining crime trend that began after the pandemic spike.

Despite the overall decrease in crime rates, violent crimes still occurred on average every 25.9 seconds in 2024, with a murder happening approximately every 31 minutes.

However, many cities are still experiencing higher homicide rates compared to the first half of 2019, indicating a complex landscape of crime trends.

The report also highlighted a troubling rise in hate crimes, particularly against Jewish individuals, which increased by 5.8% to a record high since tracking began in 1991.

Although reported hate crimes saw a slight 1.5% decrease, the total remains the second highest in over 30 years, according to experts.

In a concerning trend, assaults on law enforcement officers reached a 10-year high, with 85,730 reported incidents and 64 officers killed in the line of duty in 2024.

The FBI is launching a comprehensive study to investigate the reasons behind the rising assaults on officers, despite the overall drop in crime rates.

The FBI's report is based on data from over 16,000 law enforcement agencies, covering approximately 96% of the U.S. population, but does not capture all crime incidents.

The transition to a new National Incident-Based Reporting System has posed challenges for the completeness of prior reports, affecting the overall crime data.

The report contradicts claims made by former President Trump regarding rising crime rates, as it shows significant declines in murders and robberies.