FBI says US murders dropped in 2022, but theft rose

Murder and non-negligent manslaughter across the country decreased by 6.1% and rape by 5.4%, while larceny and motor vehicle theft rose by 7.8% and 10.9%, respectively, the agency said in its national crime report. The uptick in property crime aligns with recent reports from major trade groups, who say organized retail crime has worsened "exponentially" since before the pandemic, prompting stores to take new security measures. Although violent crime is trending downward, the 21,156 murders reported in 2022 are also well above pre-pandemic levels, according to FBI data.