The DOJ releases the final statistics on violent crimes during the Biden administration.

The DOJ released the final nationwide crime statistics under the Biden administration as the president prepares to depart.

The decline in violent crime in 2023 was significant, with double-digit drops in homicide rates across many major cities, as reported by the DOJ.

According to preliminary DOJ data from 85 major cities, violent crime decreased in 2024.

The first three quarters of the year saw a 17.5% decrease in murder rates, a 7.1% decrease in rape, a 3.6% decrease in aggravated assault, and a 7.8% decline in robbery.

The percentage decrease in violent crime varied from 1.7% between 2021 and 2022 to 10.3% between the second quarter of 2023 and 2024.

The murder rate decreased by 6.1% from 2021 to 2022, 11.6% in 2023, and 22.7% in 2024.

The Department has made historic progress against the most significant drivers of violent crime since launching the Violent Crime Reduction Strategy in 2021, as Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco stated in a statement.

The Department's violent crime strategy has been successfully implemented, as evidenced by this report, which highlights the efforts of law enforcement officers nationwide in maintaining public safety.

In 2021, after being appointed Attorney General, Merrick Garland declared that Monaco would adopt a comprehensive plan to decrease violent crimes.

The report stated that every jurisdiction has unique challenges that cannot be addressed by a one-size-fits-all policy. Therefore, the strategy was data-driven and deployed federal resources, including cutting-edge tools, to act as a force multiplier for state and local law enforcement on the front lines of the fight against violent crime.

The report stated that among the 85 cities analyzed, violent crime increased in 23 cities and decreased in 62, while murder rates increased in 19 cities and decreased in 64.

The decline or increase in violent crime cannot be attributed to a single cause, but the partnership between federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies has undoubtedly played a significant role in addressing the issue.

The DOJ's strategy is to concentrate on the main factors contributing to violent crimes, such as gun violence and habitual offenders.

The organization prioritized building trust in communities and investing in community-based prevention and intervention programs.

"Monaco stated that the Department has been concentrating on reducing violent crime since the beginning of the administration, with gun violence being the top priority. The strategy employed is data-driven and involves working closely with state and local law enforcement partners to enhance their efforts in combating violent crime. Technology and other advanced tools are utilized to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for committing crimes in the community."

The decline in violent crime, including homicide rates, is a result of our efforts.

President Biden's last week in office is coming to an end, with President-elect Trump taking office on Monday.