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Lights, camera, action -- America's crime scene saw a twist in the plot last year! According to the FBI's recent report, crime dropped in every category in 2024, with a 4.5% decrease in violent crime and property crimes hitting their lowest since 1961. It's like seeing your least favorite show canceled; "We made an investment in the future, and I think these are the dividends," said LAPD's Chief of Detectives, Alan S. Hamilton. Murder rates decreased 14.9% from the previous year, while robbery dropped by 8.9% and car thefts went down 18.6% from 2023 to 2024. Hate crimes are still a tough topic, but the overall trend was one of decline in 2024. Yet, the digital age brings new challenges; some criminals have traded street corners for computer screens, diving into identity theft. Ernesto Lopez from the Council on Criminal Justice notes these numbers are "promising but not surprising," as the fall in crime mirrors trends post-COVID. Keep an eye on this script -- 2025 is already looking like a sequel worth watching.
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