Violent crime in the US dropped again in 2023, according to FBI statistics that show a continued trend downward after a coronavirus pandemic-era crime spike.

( NewsNation) — The FBI says the overall rate of violent crime in the U.S. dropped by 3% last year, compared to 2022. That includes a big drop in the very worst crimes. According to the agency, murders and “non-negligent manslaughters” dropped by 11.6%, rape dropped by 9.4% and aggravated assaults were down by 2.8%.

Violent crime declined across the United States last year, according to new statistics from the FBI, including a dramatic drop in the number of murders.

A crime data expert tells Fox News Digital that the FBI's 2023 crime figures are not a true reflection of overall crime due to the bureau's shift to a more detailed and transparent collection system.