BJS Survey: Serious Violent Victimization Fell 25% in 2025; Overall Violent Crime Change Not Statistically Significant
October 27, 2026
Sources
- BJS report page: https://bjs.ojp.gov/library/publications/preliminary-victimization-estimates-ncvs-2025
- BJS full report (PDF): https://bjs.ojp.gov/document/pvencvs25.pdf
- DOJ Office of Public Affairs release (October 26, 2026): https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/national-crime-victimization-survey-shows-violent-crime-plummeted-2025