Crime rates in the U.S. fell in 2025. Murders in particular fell dramatically. That is a major takeaway among criminal justice experts as we approach the year's end.

Crime rates dropped across much of the U.S. in 2025. That was true for both property and violent crime. And it declined nearly everywhere: In big cities and small towns, and in red and blue states.

Data plays an increasingly vital role in our lives, and at InSight Crime, it is no exception. Whether building proprietary databases or sending hundreds of public information requests, we constantly ...

There’s a concept in psychotherapy called supporting self-efficacy. It’s a core strategy to help people reach their goals: You find something positive the person did, no matter how big or small, and ...

In the International Journal of Police Science, Dr. John P. Sullivan, a Contributing Editor at Homeland Security Today, and Dr. Irina A. Chindea explore the increasingly complex relationship between ...

A study on bail reform in New York outside of New York City found that 66% of people released under bail reform laws were re-arrested within two years. Christopher Sadowski Remember back when ...

Far from being over, the topic of criminal justice reform will likely return this summer ahead of the fall midterm elections. The fact that President Biden mentioned a desire to “fund” rather than ...

The cyber world is constantly evolving, and criminal groups in Latin America are adapting their modus operandi to make the most of it. InSight Crime spoke to Antonio Nicaso, a professor at Queen’s ...

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Amazon’s upcoming Criminal is yet another example of the world’s e-commerce leader taking the acquisition path. While the Netflix and Hulu streaming platforms of the world are tackling original ...