Murder Rate Trends: The FBI reports an 11.23% increase in the murder rate from 2019 to 2023, with a total 11.63% rise since 2018. Rates remain elevated compared to pre-COVID levels.
Narrative Shift: Revised FBI data dismantles previous narratives on crime trends, drawing reactions from both media and political figures.
FBI Stealth Edits:
Quiet Stat Changes: In a quiet move, the FBI updated violent crime statistics, subtly reshaping the narrative on national crime trends.