""I've lived in cities my whole life, and I don't think D.C. is more dangerous than other cities. I think this summer actually has been ... calmer than other summers.""
""Violent crime in Ward 1 is down nearly 30 percent this year so far over the same period last year, according to police.""
President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and federal agents in Washington, D.C., has sparked mixed reactions among residents. Some see the action as a necessary response to crime, which includes seven homicides and 166 robberies reported in Ward 1 this year. However, others feel that the characterization of D.C. as dangerous does not reflect their experiences. Statistics indicate a 30-year low in violent crime across the District and a nearly 30 percent decrease in Ward 1 compared to last year. Concerns remain about safety, particularly in neighborhoods facing heightened poverty.
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