Yes, U.S. murder rates are significantly down, with 2025 expected to see the largest one-year drop on record (around 20%) after previous declines in 2023 and 2024, continuing a trend of falling violent crime that began after a COVID-era spike, with major cities like Chicago, NYC, and D.C. showing substantial decreases. Experts attribute this remarkable decline to various factors, with data from sources like the Real-Time Crime Index showing a broad reduction across the nation.