Fact-check: “Violent crime in the United States is at an all-time high”
Verdict: False (92% confidence)
The claim that U.S. violent crime is at an all-time high is directly contradicted by the official record from both major measurement systems. FBI data shows violent crime has been declining since its early-1990s peak, and 2024 FBI statistics confirm a continued downward trend — with 2025 preliminary data showing an estimated 18.1% drop in murders. The Bureau of Justice Statistics' NCVS, which surveys victims rather than relying on reported crimes, similarly shows no all-time high in recent year…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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