A constant influx of crime drama and trials often floods the national conversation. Some cases grip the public’s attention and leave a lasting mark on society. And we are in for a particularly busy ...

Violent crime rates, including murder, have dropped precipitously. The trend began before the president’s current term. By Shaila Dewan and Karoun Demirjian Reporting from Washington President Trump ...

According to the Major Cities Chiefs Association, homicides in the nation’s largest cities are down 17.2% from the first half of last year — alongside sharp declines in robberies, rapes, aggravated ...