Homicides dipped slightly in 2022 but violent crimes such as rape, robbery and assault remain dramatically higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, The Washington Times found in a review of data from police departments across the country.
Through the final week in December, violent crime in Chicago soared to 41% compared to the same period a year earlier, though homicides declined by 14%. In New York City, overall violent crime increased by 23% compared to 2021, but murders plunged by 13%. Violent crime in Los Angeles jumped by 8% while murders dropped by roughly 6%.
Studies by police and law enforcement organizations reached similar conclusions.