US crime data: Trump’s ‘hellhole’ cities don’t back his claim, homicide rate over 40% down

Homicide rates in major US cities fell by 19% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. Cities like Buffalo, Denver, Orlando, and Seattle saw declines of over 40% in homicides, while Chicago and Baltimore reported significant drops in overall violent crime. Despite President Trump's claims, data shows violent crime is decreasing in many cities he labeled "hellholes."