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Violent Crime Declines Nationally, But Cities Like Omaha Surge

12/29/2025

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Violent crime declined nationwide in 2025, though some U.S. cities posted increases.
The Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) survey noted crime in Omaha, Atlanta, and Columbus despite the drop.
Omaha saw increases in all four violent crime categories.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration deployed the National Guard in Washington, D.C., to assist local police.
The Major Cities Chiefs Association said the numbers are preliminary and based on voluntary data.

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Violent crime declined nationwide in 2025, though some U.S. cities posted increases.
The Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) survey noted crime in Omaha, Atlanta, and Columbus despite the drop.
Omaha saw increases in all four violent crime categories.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration deployed the National Guard in Washington, D.C., to assist local police.
The Major Cities Chiefs Association said the numbers are preliminary and based on voluntary data.