Browsing: Crime
New research on U.S. bail reforms shows that releasing more defendants before trial has not increased crime rates, challenging long-held fears about public safety impacts.
Organized crime rings are increasingly targeting U.S. freight, from luxury electronics to everyday goods, exposing vulnerabilities in supply chains and straining law enforcement.
Memphis now holds the highest crime rate in the U.S., according to new data. The Hill’s analysis ranks the top 10 cities, highlighting trends in violence, policing, and public safety.
A DW.com fact check examines claims that Democrat-led US cities suffer higher crime. Experts say crime data is complex, reflecting socioeconomic factors more than simple party control.
A man has been arrested in Hawaii after allegedly throwing a rock at the head of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, authorities said, prompting outrage and a federal investigation.
National Guard troops deployed across Washington, D.C., on Sunday, as authorities moved to bolster security and maintain order amid rising tensions and ongoing demonstrations.
USAFacts data reveal stark differences in urban violence, with some smaller cities surpassing major metros in murder rates, reshaping assumptions about where crime is most concentrated.
In Washington, the obvious thing is probably true. The Economist dissects how surface-level scandals, partisan theatrics and power plays often mask straightforward political motives.
ICE Washington has arrested another undocumented fugitive wanted for murder, challenging claims of “non-criminal” narratives in media coverage of immigration enforcement.
House Republicans move to codify President Trump’s D.C. crime crackdown, backing a bill led by Rep. Mike Johnson that aims to strengthen penalties and bolster public safety in the nation’s capital.
President Trump highlights rising crime in major U.S. cities, but data from KCRA shows a more complex picture, with trends varying widely by region, offense type and timeframe.
District officials and GOP lawmakers spar over the scale and visibility of National Guard troops in Washington, with critics questioning necessity as leaders defend security measures.
DC’s crime data is under renewed scrutiny as misclassification claims persist. Officials face mounting questions over transparency and accuracy, WUSA9 reports.
A new report alleges the DC government is manipulating crime statistics, systematically under-reporting violent incidents to present a safer image than residents actually experience.
Debate over voting rights for people with felony convictions intensifies, as lawmakers, courts, and advocates clash over punishment, democracy, and who deserves a voice at the ballot box.
Rural areas in southern and western states rank among the nation’s highest for violent crime, new FBI data shows, challenging assumptions that big cities face the greatest danger.
Sky News Australia reports filmmaker Ami Horowitz’s reaction to the overall drop in crime across Washington DC, crediting US President Donald Trump’s recent law-and-order crackdown.
LIVE: DOJ officials brief reporters in Washington after a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a source says, marking a fresh chapter in the high-profile case.
US authorities have arrested a suspect in the 2021 Washington, DC pipe bomb case, a key development in the long-running investigation into explosives found near political offices.
Washington crime victim advocacy groups are urging state lawmakers for emergency aid, warning service cuts loom as federal VOCA funds shrink and demand for support remains high.