FBI Chief Highlights Drop in Violent Crime and Stronger Law-Enforcement Coordination

FBI Director Kash Patel has praised President Donald Trump and U.S. law enforcement, highlighting significant declines in violent crime and other public safety indicators during remarks in Nassau County, New York.

Patel pointed to the FBI’s latest preliminary 2025 crime data, which shows violent crime fell by an estimated 9.3%, while murder and non-negligent manslaughter declined by 18.1%. Robbery fell by 18.5%, aggravated assault by 7.2%, and rape by 7.6%. The FBI described the figures as the largest annual decline in violent crime and murder since its records began in 1937.

Speaking alongside President Trump during the Nassau County event, Patel praised what he described as the administration’s “law and order” approach and its emphasis on strengthening relationships between federal, state and local law-enforcement agencies.

Patel has previously credited Trump’s support for law enforcement with helping the FBI increase cooperation with police departments across the country. He has also highlighted the Bureau’s efforts against drug trafficking, violent offenders, gangs and human trafficking.

The FBI director says the agency’s focus remains on protecting communities, improving coordination between law-enforcement agencies and targeting individuals accused of serious crimes.

The reported decline in crime has become a major talking point for the Trump administration as it promotes its public safety agenda. Trump has argued that tougher enforcement and support for police are helping make American communities safer.

For the Trump administration and its supporters, the figures represent evidence that a stronger emphasis on law enforcement is producing results, while the FBI under Patel continues to promote closer cooperation with police agencies nationwide.