The violent crime rate has been as still been a huge talking point among the MAGA supporters along with the current administration. The truth is surprising and allows one to ponder why this administration is violently taking over the capital. These federal agents are not just arresting illegal immigrants, but also liberals. With that and these agents are showing up at schools and workplaces. Is this administration right? We’ll let’s see.
The violent crime rate in the United States has fluctuated significantly between 1950 and 2024. While it was relatively low in the 1950s, it nearly doubled from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s, peaking in 1991 before declining sharply through the 1990s. After a period of stability, violent crime rates saw an increase in 2020, followed by a decrease in 2024. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
- 1950s: The homicide rate was around 4.6 per 100,000 population. [1, 2]
- Mid-1960s to late 1970s (Nixon, Republican president): A substantial increase in violent crime occurred, with the homicide rate nearly doubling. [1, 2]
- 1980s and early 1990s(Reagan, Republican): Violent crime peaked again in 1991 before declining sharply. [1, 2]
- 1992-2000 (Clinton Democrat): The rate declined sharply, with the rate stabilizing after. [2]
- 2020 (Trump, Republican):A significant increase in murders was recorded. [4]
- 2024 (Biden, Democrat):A notable decrease in violent crime, including homicides, was observed, with rates dropping to levels last seen in the 1960s. [4, 6]
- Overall trend: While the violent crime rate has fluctuated, there has been an overall decline from the peak years, especially from the 1990s onward. [2, 4]
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[1] https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/ascii/htus00.txt
[2] https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/htius.pdf
[4] https://www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/crime-on-the-ground-and-how-its-experienced
[6] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-crime-report-2025/
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