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.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he granted clemency to six Texans. “These six Texans have expressed qualities deserving of clemency through their dedication to changing ...

Washington, D.C., activists and local leaders say the law enforcement operation President Donald Trump launched four months ago with the goal of fighting crime has led to a crackdown on immigrants.

Officer Michael Hightower of the Baytown Police Department was allegedly speeding at the time of the crash, which occurred on ...

Mexico City has fewer murders per capita than Houston, and Bogotá is statistically safer than Baltimore, but most Americans ...

A report from the advocacy group Everytown For Gun Safety analyzed data from local police departments on nearly 350,000 guns used in crimes from 2020 to 2024, including where they came from.

Texas offers perks for seniors, but rising costs and challenges are making it less appealing to retire. Here are nine reasons ...

On December 10, Houston police discovered Ramirez's remains inside a blue barrel in a wooded area near Rushcreek Drive and ...

Crime counts have been rising in Second Ward faster than the city as a whole since 2021, according to a Chronicle analysis.

If a person shows up at an emergency room with a gunshot wound, but it’s never reported to the police, did it really happen?

Welcome to week 14 of the Cyclone tracker! This is where we follow our resident weather-themed duo in rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, both out of Iowa State (hence, the “Cyclone” ...

The United States is experiencing historic drops in crime across almost all categories, including murder, burglary and motor vehicle theft. But crime statistics don’t necessarily change how safe ...