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California crime rates fallen across every major category: AG

Headline from KTVU San Francisco

Crime rates have fallen across every major category in California, according to new data released by the State Department of Justice. Historic drops Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Wednesday the latest crime statistics, highlighting historic drops in violent offenses.

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  1. KTLA Los Angeles

    California crime rates fell across every major category in 2025: DOJ (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    California's homicide rate fell to a record low in 2025 as every major statewide crime category declined from the previous year, according to new data released Wednesday by the California Department of Justice.

  2. ABC 10 Sacramento

    California DOJ reports homicide, violent crime declined in 2025 (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

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    California's 2025 criminal justice reports reveal declines in homicide and violent crime rates.

  3. CalMatters

    California homicide rate falls to historic low as police make more arrests in killings (opens CalMatters)

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    California police are making arrests after killings more often, a trend that could be contributing to the state's record-low homicide rate.

  4. The Brunswick News

    California homicide rate hit record low in 2025 as violent crime continues to fall (opens The Brunswick News)

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    SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The homicide rate last year in California dropped to its lowest level on record as overall violent crimes showed a continued decline, keeping the state well below its peak in violence reached more than 30 years ago.…

  5. KTVU San Francisco

    California crime rates fallen across every major category: AG (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Crime rates have fallen across every major category in California, according to new data released by the State Department of Justice. Historic drops Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Wednesday the latest crime statistics, highlighting historic drops in violent offenses.

  6. Los Angeles Times

    California homicide rate hits lowest in decades, with violent and property crimes also down (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    The homicide rate for 2025 was 3.5 for every 100,000 people, the lowest since crime recording began six decades ago.