Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Walker Wildmon examines newly released FBI crime statistics showing a dramatic decline in violent crime across the United States. According to the report discussed in this episode, violent crime fell 9% from 2024 to 2025, which the FBI described as the largest year-to-year decline since these statistics began being published in 1936.
The numbers go beyond the overall violent crime rate. Murders and non-negligent manslaughter fell 18%, robbery declined 18%, aggravated assault dropped 7%, and rape offenses declined 7%. Walker also points out that the violent crime rate has now reached a level not seen since the mid-1950s.
The episode includes a CBS Evening News report highlighting Newark, New Jersey, where homicides were down more than 64% during the first half of the year compared with the same period the year before. Baltimore and Philadelphia were also cited as cities experiencing significant declines, while Chicago was noted as an exception with an increase in homicides.
Walker argues that these numbers deserve greater attention as the country heads toward the midterm election cycle. He also discusses what he believes the statistics say about law enforcement, public policy, and the importance of maintaining safe streets and communities.
Key moments:
03:36 Walker introduces the FBI’s violent crime report
04:29 CBS reports the largest yearly violent crime drop on record
05:22 FBI data shows the lowest murder rate in roughly 70 years
05:36 Walker breaks down declines in murder, robbery, assault, and rape
06:27 Violent crime reaches levels last seen in 1955 and 1956
Watch the full discussion, then share your thoughts in the comments.
Walker Wildmon examines newly released FBI crime statistics showing a dramatic decline in violent crime across the United States. According to the report discussed in this episode, violent crime fell 9% from 2024 to 2025, which the FBI described as the largest year-to-year decline since these statistics began being published in 1936.
The numbers go beyond the overall violent crime rate. Murders and non-negligent manslaughter fell 18%, robbery declined 18%, aggravated assault dropped 7%, and rape offenses declined 7%. Walker also points out that the violent crime rate has now reached a level not seen since the mid-1950s.
The episode includes a CBS Evening News report highlighting Newark, New Jersey, where homicides were down more than 64% during the first half of the year compared with the same period the year before. Baltimore and Philadelphia were also cited as cities experiencing significant declines, while Chicago was noted as an exception with an increase in homicides.
Walker argues that these numbers deserve greater attention as the country heads toward the midterm election cycle. He also discusses what he believes the statistics say about law enforcement, public policy, and the importance of maintaining safe streets and communities.
Key moments:
03:36 Walker introduces the FBI’s violent crime report
04:29 CBS reports the largest yearly violent crime drop on record
05:22 FBI data shows the lowest murder rate in roughly 70 years
05:36 Walker breaks down declines in murder, robbery, assault, and rape
06:27 Violent crime reaches levels last seen in 1955 and 1956
Watch the full discussion, then share your thoughts in the comments.
