CRIME STATISTICS

May 11 2026CRIME

Crime Rates Drop in Big US Cities

The latest snapshot from the Major Cities Chiefs Association shows that violent crime has slipped in almost every category across 67 major U. S. police departments during the first quarter of 2026. Homicides fell by nearly 18 percent, from 1, 333 to 1, 097. Robberies dropped by about 20 percent, rap

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May 10 2026CRIME

Police Reports Shuffled to Make City Look Safer

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D. C. is under scrutiny after a lengthy investigation revealed that top officers may have altered crime reports to improve the city’s safety image. The report, which spans more than 500 pages, is tied to possible firing notices for 13 senior offic

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Police Data Probe: A New Look at Crime Numbers

The Washington city police force is under investigation for possible changes to crime reports. An official from the department said they will follow up on a report that is still being written by the city’s Office of the Inspector General. The review started in January but its findings are not

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

The Memphis Task Force: Crime Fight or Immigration Sweep?

A new police unit in Memphis was set up last fall to cut down on street crime. The group works with the National Guard and local police, but it also arrests people who are not allowed to stay in the country. Investigations show that only a tiny fraction of those arrested were actually involved in

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Apr 09 2026CRIME

Connecticut’s crime drop in 2025 – but not all crimes are shrinking

Connecticut closed 2025 with safer streets than the year before. Violent crime fell by almost 8%, homicides dropped from 90 to 70, and simple assaults slid 10%. Even thefts from cars nosedived by 31%. Yet behind these numbers sits a twist: drug offenses soared 13%, identity theft spiked 18%, and ars

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Mar 28 2026CRIME

DeKalb Police Beat Down Violence: A Look at the Numbers

The city of DeKalb has seen a sharp drop in violent crime over the last five years, with incidents falling from 263 to just 109. This 59 percent decline shows that the police department’s efforts are making a real difference. The report, released by Police Chief David Byrd and Deputy Chief Jason Lev

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Life in a City of Hidden Numbers

The city was buzzing with trouble. People were scared because the streets were full of fights and broken windows. A woman named Anna lived in a building that had shops on the ground floor. She could not sleep, worried that thieves would break in. State leaders sent a huge army of National Guard sol

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Mar 05 2026CRIME

Crime Calls Drop in Framingham, Police Report

Framingham police officials have released new data that shows a small decline in emergency calls and arrests compared to the previous month. In February, officers answered 3, 024 urgent requests for help and carried out 60 arrests, while also issuing 64 summonses. The numbers were higher in January,

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Feb 15 2026CRIME

Violence and Fires in Savannah: A Mixed Picture for 2025

Savannah’s latest safety report shows that crime is a little higher this year, but some types of incidents have gone down. The police say overall violent crime rose by 3%, mainly because homicides went up to 28 and domestic fights without guns increased. Still, the department cleared 89% of homicide

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

A Fresh Look at ICE and the Cost to Communities

The new poll shows that about two‑thirds of Americans now view ICE, the federal immigration agency, with suspicion. This shift comes after a recent shooting in Minneapolis and is tied to how some politicians and the media talk about immigration enforcement. Many voters originally supported str

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