How Trump's Policies Slowed Crime in America

Crime rates in the U. S. have dropped significantly since January 2025. Murders fell by nearly 20%, and violent crimes decreased by over 10%. Property crimes also saw a decline of more than 12%, according to data from the FBI and other sources. Trump's administration has taken several steps to address crime. They have deported many illegal immigrants, sent the National Guard to certain cities, and tightened border security. Over 2. 5 million illegal immigrants left the country in 2025. This includes both deportations and self-deportations. Some people argue that many of these immigrants did not have criminal records. However, being in the country illegally is itself a violation of the law. Additionally, many of those arrested had criminal charges or convictions. The administration often drops charges to speed up deportation processes.Gang members, including those from MS-13 and other transnational groups, have been identified and deported. Some of these individuals did not have U. S. criminal charges but were still removed from the country. The National Guard was deployed to several cities, including Washington, D. C. , Los Angeles, and Chicago. Despite some legal challenges, these deployments have led to significant crime reductions. For example, Washington, D. C. , saw a 40% drop in murders. Border security has also played a role in reducing crime. Since Trump took office, border crossings have decreased dramatically. Fentanyl trafficking has also declined by 56%. This has contributed to a 25% drop in overdose deaths. Overall, Trump's policies have made America safer. However, there is ongoing debate about the effectiveness and legality of these measures.