Researchers tracked 13 categories of crime and found declines in nine, including aggravated assault, carjacking, and residential burglary.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Data collected from 30 American cities showed an 18% decrease in the homicide rate from 2025 compared to the same period in 2026, translating to about

Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.