Browsing: crime statistics
A new map highlights the U.S. cities with the highest homicide rates, revealing stark regional disparities and raising fresh questions about policing, poverty and public safety.
A new WorldAtlas review of crime data pinpoints the 1970s–1990s as peak decades for global violence, shaped by urban decline, drug wars, and shifting law‑enforcement strategies.
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.
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.
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.
Donald Trump claimed crime has fallen “massively” in Washington, DC, citing an 87% drop in carjackings, Anadolu Ajansı reports, though local data and experts present a more mixed picture.
Snopes examines claims that violent crime in Washington, D.C., is at a 30-year low, reviewing official crime data, historical context, and political rhetoric to assess the accuracy of the widely shared statistic.
Fact Check Team examines crime statistics across the US and in Washington, DC, separating trends from misconceptions and analyzing what the latest data really shows.
President Trump is spotlighting crime in major US cities, drawing fresh attention and debate. WCVB examines recent crime statistics to show where the data supports, or contradicts, his claims.
FactCheck.org debunks claims that Washington, D.C.’s recent homicide-free streak was the first in years, noting the city has seen similar periods without killings in recent history
Donald Trump has urged deploying the National Guard to more US cities, citing rising crime fears. However, recent crime statistics show overall violent crime has declined, contradicting his claims.
Violent crime rates in major U.S. cities have dropped sharply, but Donald Trump is claiming credit. Experts and officials challenge his narrative, pointing instead to local reforms.
Amid public concern over rising violence, “Lies, Damned Lies and Crime Statistics” in U.S. News & World Report dissects how selective data use shapes debates on safety and justice.
Homicide rates in major U.S. cities fell to historic lows in 2025, signaling a dramatic shift in urban crime trends, according to new data reviewed by The Well News.
The Council on Criminal Justice’s mid-year 2025 report reveals diverging crime trends across major U.S. cities, with some posting sharp declines while others face renewed violence.
House Republicans claim D.C. police are manipulating crime data to downplay rising violence, prompting calls for federal oversight and renewed debate over public safety in the capital.
The Council on Criminal Justice’s year-end 2025 report reveals shifting crime trends across major U.S. cities, with declines in homicides but mixed patterns in property and violent offenses.
A new map visualizes how Washington, D.C.’s crime rates stack up against all 50 states, highlighting stark contrasts and fueling fresh debate over public safety and policy.
Crime rates fell across major U.S. cities in 2025, according to a new Stateline analysis, marking a significant downturn in violent offenses and property crimes nationwide.
Donald Trump declared Washington, D.C., a “crime free zone” at a recent event, despite city data showing 442 reported offenses in the past week, highlighting a stark gap between rhetoric and reality.