Violent crime in the United States declined for the third straight year in 2023, including instances of murder, rape and assault, according to Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates released Monday ...

Anna Schecter is the senior coordinating producer for CBS News and Stations' Crime and Public Safety Unit, based in New York. Crime decreased in every category in 2024, including murder, violent crime ...

With 2025 behind us, violent crime — especially murder — is likely down nationally once again. Although it will be months before we have official statistics, early indicators suggest a continuation of ...

A major Australian study tracking more than 80,000 Queenslanders from birth to adulthood reveals stark differences between men and women in patterns of criminal behavior. These patterns offer insights ...

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Crime was down in 2024 in every major category except shoplifting in California. People who support public safety said it's because of police strategies and investments. Those on the left say the ...

The creator of hit BBC whodunnit Death Valley has said crime shows do not have to be "unremittingly bleak", as the drama ...