"Contradicting Concerns: FBI Data Shows Continued Drop in US Crime Rate"

New FBI data shows a significant decline in crime in the U.S. in 2023, with a 13% drop in murder, 6% decline in violent crime, and 4% decline in property crime. Experts attribute the decrease to the resumption of anti-crime initiatives by local governments and courts that had halted during the pandemic. Attorney General Merrick Garland praised the drop in crime and highlighted the Justice Department's efforts to address the spike in violent crime during the pandemic. Despite the decline, polls indicate that a majority of Americans believe crime rates are worsening, which experts attribute to a mismatch between perception and reality.