Compared to the first half of 2023, nearly all crime was down, including some types that were still up compared to their pre-pandemic levels, like motor vehicle theft.

A crime is considered cleared when a person is arrested and charged. A case can also be “cleared by exceptional means,” such as when a suspect dies before they can be arrested.

Response times went down in 2025 for low-priority crimes like thefts, but times for homicides and life-threatening situations ...

To better understand the news about local crime that Americans see, we asked people what types of crime they get news about. About a third or more of Americans say they see or hear local news about ...

Police spending will rise by a real-terms 2.3% per year between now and 2028-29, the government announced in its latest ...

Compared to the first half of 2023, nearly all crime was down, including some types that were still up compared to their pre-pandemic levels, like motor vehicle theft.