Violent crime in the United States declined 6 % last year , according to statistics compiled by the FBI and released Monday . The downward trend in violent crime continues in California , the FBI says . Criminologists say an economic recession has not affected crime rates . The local population and community policing practices also play a role .
The downward trend in violent crime continues in California , the FBI says . Criminologists say an economic recession has not affected crime rates . The local population and community policing practices also play a role .