Fact Check: Is crime in Washington, D.C., down 89% with no recent murders?

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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)

Claim: Crime in Washington, D.C., is down 89% and the city “hasn’t had a murder in a long time.”

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: D.C. police data showed overall crime down 11% in 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, violent crime down 12% and homicides down 26%. City data also recorded nine homicides during the previous 30 days.

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Date: 11/12/2026

Last Updated on November 12, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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