#crime-rates
#crime-rates

NYC crime rates drop significantly in February, NYPD data shows

Crime rates in NYC are decreasing, with major crimes down 14.5% for three consecutive months.

Exclusive | AOC's district saw a 70% crime surge - more than double NYC average: 'She doesn't care'

Crime rates have surged significantly in AOC's district, igniting frustration among residents regarding her leadership and attention to community issues.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NYPD: Crime down for 7th month, but some categories inch up in April

New York City experienced a 3% decline in overall index crime in April 2025, continuing a seven-month trend.

UK politics

fromIrish Independent

Taoiseach pledges to reform bail laws as accused criminals on bail suspected of over 40,000 crimes last year

Bail reform is urgent as crime by suspects on bail increases.

Concerns about crime rates and unpaid fines are rising among officials.

NYC shootings fall to 30-year record low as crime drops citywide, NYPD data shows

New York City has recorded its lowest shooting incidents in 30 years during the first two months of 2025.

Bronx Councilwoman Althea Stevens disses her own voters' crime fears

Councilwoman Althea Stevens dismisses Bronx voters' calls for more police, advocating alternative safety solutions amidst rising crime.

Brooklyn

fromwww.amny.com

NYC crime rates drop significantly in February, NYPD data shows

Crime rates in NYC are decreasing, with major crimes down 14.5% for three consecutive months.

Exclusive | AOC's district saw a 70% crime surge - more than double NYC average: 'She doesn't care'

Crime rates have surged significantly in AOC's district, igniting frustration among residents regarding her leadership and attention to community issues.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

NYPD: Crime down for 7th month, but some categories inch up in April

New York City experienced a 3% decline in overall index crime in April 2025, continuing a seven-month trend.

UK politics

fromIrish Independent

Taoiseach pledges to reform bail laws as accused criminals on bail suspected of over 40,000 crimes last year

Bail reform is urgent as crime by suspects on bail increases.

Concerns about crime rates and unpaid fines are rising among officials.

San Francisco in six charts: City's 'annual performance results' paint a mixed picture

San Francisco is on the long road to recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

fromMission Local

1 day ago

San Francisco

Explore: Your San Francisco neighborhood in data

fromsfist.com

London

Saturday Links: Mayor London Breed "Always a Winner," Says Mayor London Breed

San Francisco

fromMission Local

4 weeks ago

San Francisco in six charts: City's 'annual performance results' paint a mixed picture

San Francisco is on the long road to recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

fromMission Local

1 day ago

San Francisco

Explore: Your San Francisco neighborhood in data

fromsfist.com

London

Saturday Links: Mayor London Breed "Always a Winner," Says Mayor London Breed

more#san-francisco

fromThe Atlantic

1 day ago

America's Incarceration Rate Is in Serious Decline

The U.S. has been a leader in mass incarceration, with prison populations peaking at 1.6 million in 2009, yet a significant decline to 600,000 is expected.

Social justice

fromPsychology Today

4 days ago

Is It Real or Just the Movies?

Our brains are wired to connect dots, even when they don't exist, and we're surprisingly poor at distinguishing between dramatized entertainment and objective reality.

Media industry

fromwww.aljazeera.com

1 week ago

Does California have lower homicide rates than some southern US states?

On June 9, Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama said Los Angeles looks like a third world country - 'anarchists are in charge, law enforcement is being attacked'.

California

Crime Dips, But Teen Offenses Still a Concern in NYC

NYPD has removed over 2,200 illegal firearms from NYC streets since 2025.

Crime rates have decreased, but perceptions of safety remain low among residents.

fromQNS

2 weeks ago

Brooklyn

Shots fired as NYPD confronts suspected car theft crew at Flushing auto shop Friday morning - QNS

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

3 weeks ago

Crime Dips, But Teen Offenses Still a Concern in NYC

NYPD has removed over 2,200 illegal firearms from NYC streets since 2025.

Crime rates have decreased, but perceptions of safety remain low among residents.

fromQNS

2 weeks ago

Brooklyn

Shots fired as NYPD confronts suspected car theft crew at Flushing auto shop Friday morning - QNS

more#nypd

fromTime Out New York

2 weeks ago

These New York towns were just named the safest in the state

If your dream home includes white picket fences, charming cafés and absolutely zero drama, start house-hunting in the Hudson Valley.

Upper West Side

fromABC7 San Francisco

BART's fare enforcement system not increasing revenue nor making BART safer, new study says

The evidence in this report suggests that punitive measures do not translate into significant revenue recovery or enhanced safety for riders.

Alternative transportation

fromeuronews

Video. Transport workers protest in Peru as crime rates reach new highs

"Peru is currently facing its highest levels of murder and extortion since 2017, highlighting a serious need for effective government action against crime."

Left-wing politics

fromwww.bbc.com

UK should learn from Dubai, says Reform MP Tice

Tice believes the UK should adopt strategies from Dubai, emphasizing national pride and low crime rates, arguing that current British values are ineffective.

UK politics

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

Monday Morning Headlines: SFPD Deputy Chiefs All Appear On the Way Out

SFPD leadership is in flux with all deputy chiefs planning to leave, raising questions about interim chief decisions.

Black Lives Matter

fromwww.theguardian.com

Murders in Jamaica drop but activists alarmed at rise in fatal police shootings

Jamaica reports a decrease in murders but faces criticism over rising police shootings and calls for greater accountability.

#trump-administration

How Trump's US attorney pick can bring justice back to NYC - in 120 days or less

Jay Clayton, appointed by Trump as U.S. Attorney, faces skepticism from Schumer amid rising crime and focus on law enforcement.

fromwww.twincities.com

East Bay (California)

Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime

Trump's administration continues to frame immigration as a national security threat, leveraging voter concerns about crime and drug issues.

How Trump's US attorney pick can bring justice back to NYC - in 120 days or less

Jay Clayton, appointed by Trump as U.S. Attorney, faces skepticism from Schumer amid rising crime and focus on law enforcement.

fromwww.twincities.com

more#trump-administration

East Bay (California)

Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime

#metropolitan-police

London politics

Knife crimes and violence against women may surge without more funding, warns Met Police chief

London politics

Anger as Met moves local police in Rotherhithe to site 45 minute walk away

London politics

Knife crimes and violence against women may surge without more funding, warns Met Police chief

London politics

Anger as Met moves local police in Rotherhithe to site 45 minute walk away

more#metropolitan-police

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Letters: Contra Costa DA Diana Becton has made county safer

Crime trends aren't a consolation to victims, but Contra Costa County crime data show violent crime is lower since Becton has been in office.

Environment

#public-transportation

NYC politics

Exclusive | Riders seeing 'crazy s-t' in NYC subways as ridership - and assaults - surge

NYC politics

The Subtext of a Trump Official's Letter to the M.T.A.

fromEmily Luxton Travels

Miscellaneous

Is South Korea Safe for Solo Female Travellers?

NYC politics

Exclusive | Riders seeing 'crazy s-t' in NYC subways as ridership - and assaults - surge

NYC politics

The Subtext of a Trump Official's Letter to the M.T.A.

fromEmily Luxton Travels

more#public-transportation

Miscellaneous

Is South Korea Safe for Solo Female Travellers?

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Opinion | This Is How Far Vance Will Go to Sell a Lie

Vance's assertions regarding illegal immigration inflate numbers to incite fear, disregarding facts and studies showing immigrants actually commit crimes at lower rates than citizens.

US politics

Debate rages after Havering ranked worst place to live in Greater London

I love living in Havering and bringing my young children up here.

London politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout

South African police successfully rescued an American pastor, Joshua Sullivan, who was abducted during a sermon last week, amidst a rising trend of kidnappings in the country.

Black Lives Matter

#london

London politics

'Are we doomed?' - Security at London Tesco branch called 'step too far'

London politics

All the animals stolen in Bromley since 2012 - with dogs and birds topping the list

London politics

'Are we doomed?' - Security at London Tesco branch called 'step too far'

London politics

All the animals stolen in Bromley since 2012 - with dogs and birds topping the list

Chicago once again America's murder capital - as Democrats push to 'steal the police budget'

Chicago alderman claims city officials are prioritizing budget cuts to police despite high homicide rates.

East Bay food

fromSFGATE

40 reasons we still love Oakland

Oakland is experiencing a cultural and economic revival, showcasing culinary and artistic talent despite past challenges.

US news

Mayor Mike Johnston of Denver Parries GOP Barbs at Sanctuary City' Hearing

Mayor Johnston defends Denver's immigration policy, balancing community support with law enforcement cooperation amid criticism from Republican lawmakers.

Adams says NYC needs to be 'saved' from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo as they face off in mayoral race

Mayor Eric Adams defends New York City from Andrew Cuomo's claims of a crisis, citing plummeting crime rates and Cuomo's past policies.

Andrew Cuomo blasts 'defund the police' in interview with Stephen A. Smith - despite once calling movement 'legitimate'

Cuomo's views on police funding shifted from supporting reform to criticizing defunding, attributing crime increases to reduced police budgets.

Adams says NYC needs to be 'saved' from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo as they face off in mayoral race

Mayor Eric Adams defends New York City from Andrew Cuomo's claims of a crisis, citing plummeting crime rates and Cuomo's past policies.

Andrew Cuomo blasts 'defund the police' in interview with Stephen A. Smith - despite once calling movement 'legitimate'

Cuomo's views on police funding shifted from supporting reform to criticizing defunding, attributing crime increases to reduced police budgets.

Privacy professionals

Avoid These Mistakes That Make You a Crime Magnet

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

Fox's Harris Faulkner's Linking Migrants to CEO Killing is Irresponsible and Inaccurate

Privacy professionals

from24/7 Wall St.

Avoid These Mistakes That Make You a Crime Magnet

Crime rates in the U.S. have fallen, but public fear remains high due to media sensationalism.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

Fox's Harris Faulkner's Linking Migrants to CEO Killing is Irresponsible and Inaccurate

more#public-perception

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

4 months ago

Hooray! The 'close Rikers' deadline slipped again - time to admit it'll never happen

With the latest contract extending the completion date for the Chinatown jail to 2032, it’s increasingly clear that the timeline for closing Rikers is unrealistic.

Miscellaneous

Redbridge named as one of the UK's best places to live in 2025 - here's why

Redbridge has placed 66th in The Times' annual rankings, making it one of the best places to live in the UK for 2025, thanks to its high educational standards.

London

Miscellaneous

fromSecuritymagazine

U.S. retail workers report feeling unsafe through holiday season

57% of retail workers feel unsafe as the holiday shopping season approaches, amidst rising crime rates.

Most retail staff feel understaffed, impacting their safety perceptions during peak shopping seasons.

fromBusiness Insider

The top 20 safest cities to live in the US, ranked

In 2024, WalletHub ranked US cities using 41 safety indicators including crime rates and natural disaster risks, revealing that Vermont hosts two of the top five safest cities.

Miscellaneous

History

fromMedievalists.net