Violent crime fell sharply across the largest U.S. cities in early 2026, extending a nationwide decline that began after the pandemic-era crime spike.
The declines show up across every major region, suggesting a systemic, nationwide trend.
Homicides dropped 17.7%.
Robberies fell 20.4%.
Rapes declined 7.2%.
Aggravated assaults decreased 4.8%.
It also says in the “first quarter of 2026”. Oh, you mean the quarter with two absolutely brutal winter storms and an extended period of freezing cold? Gee, I wonder why crime dropped …