March 22nd 2024.
According to a recent report by PBS, the FBI has released its latest statistics and it reveals that the United States has seen a significant decrease in violent crime in 2023. This is seen as a positive sign, as it continues the downward trend that began after a surge in crime during the pandemic. The quarterly report was made public on March 19 and is based on data provided by about 80 percent of law enforcement agencies across the country. A more detailed analysis covering the entire year of 2023 is expected to be released in the fall.
The data released this week shows that there has been a 13 percent drop in murders during the last quarter of 2023 compared to the same time period in the previous year. Overall, there has been a 6 percent decrease in violent crime and a 3 percent decline in property crime nationwide. However, it should be noted that regions such as the Northeast and large cities with populations exceeding 1 million have experienced a slight increase in property crime rates.
President Joe Biden has praised the significant drop in the murder rate, calling it one of the sharpest declines in the history of the country. He has attributed this positive trend to the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion relief package that allocated $15 billion for public safety investments in cities and states. In a statement on Tuesday, President Biden stated that "keeping communities safe is my priority. While we have made major progress, there is still more work to be done." He also added that he will continue to push for more investments in crime prevention, funding for accountable police officers, and a ban on assault weapons to keep guns out of dangerous hands. He also urged Republicans in Congress to join him in these efforts.
The FBI's findings are in line with those of the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice, which conducted a survey of 32 cities and found that homicides decreased by an average of 10 percent compared to the previous year. While this is a positive development, it is important to note that violent crime rates in many urban areas still remain higher than pre-pandemic levels. It is clear that there is still work to be done in order to ensure the safety and well-being of all communities.
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