Former President Donald Trump claims violent crime has 'skyrocketed' since 2020, citing a Justice Department survey. Vice President Kamala Harris asserts it’s at a “near 50-year low,” relying on FBI data. Both metrics hold value, but researchers say Harris is more accurate. The FBI’s Uniform Crime Report indicates violent crime rates fell 6% from 2020 to 2023, reaching levels close to a 50-year low. Trump’s cited survey showed a 37% rise since 2020 but omits homicides. Experts caution both overlook the pandemic’s impact, complicating direct comparisons between years.
