Just a few years ago, Colorado led the nation in auto thefts . But new FBI data shows significant progress, with car thefts dropping by more than 30% in the past year. Violent crime is also on the decline.

When broken down by city, Denver aligns with the state's trend. Violent crime dropped 9%, while the city's murder rate fell by 49%, the largest decline among major U.S. cities. Property crime overall decreased by 9%. While theft is up slightly, car thefts saw a 33% drop year-over-year.

Denver police attribute the improvements to rapid police response and a high clearance rate for homicide cases. They say solving cases helps hold offenders accountable, preventing vigilante justice. Youth organizations in the city also see the positive effects of these changes on young people.

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