NEW YORK, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The number of murders across the United States declined sharply for much of 2024, continuing a recent downward trend, according to data collected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), cities and independent researchers.
Murders spiked during the pandemic, and crime became a central focus of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign message. Polls showed Americans still see it as a major problem. And "several high-profile homicides this year, including the recent killing of a homeless woman who was set on fire in a New York subway, may fan concerns," reported The New York Times on Monday about the data.
