Trump says Atlanta is like a ‘killing field.’ Data shows violent crime is dropping

Chamian Cruz | WABE

August 13th, 2024

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally at the Georgia State University Convocation Center in Atlanta, Ga, on Saturday, August 3, 2024. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

New preliminary data shows violent crime is declining in Atlanta even as former President Donald Trump claims it is out of control.

At a rally earlier this month, Trump criticized city officials for their response to crime.

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