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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Journalist Says DC Police Covered Up' Her Sexual Assault, Courts Repeatedly Released Attacker

A Washington Examiner reporter detailed a sexual assault she endured and accused D.C. police of covering up crime statistics.
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

What crime problem? NYC is safer than its been in 25 years, NYPD stats show, despite Trump threats of federal takeover | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

What crime problem? NYC is safer than its been in 25 years, NYPD stats show, despite Trump threats of federal takeover | amNewYork

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

We Can Do It Without Congress': Trump Wildly Claims He Can Federalize DC Indefinitely

Trump stated, "If it's a national emergency, we can do it without Congress. I think the Republicans in Congress will approve this pretty much unanimously."
US politics
#burglary
#brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Theft jumped in Brooklyn in July, stats show, as other major crimes continued to decline * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Two teens shot in Cypress Hills park in Brooklyn's third double shooting in as many days * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn experienced a concerning wave of gun violence with multiple double shootings, including two victims in Cypress Hills.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Across Brooklyn, crime dipped slightly in April, though downward trend slowed * Brooklyn Paper

Crime in Brooklyn shows a complex trend with overall decline, yet specific felonies are rising.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Theft jumped in Brooklyn in July, stats show, as other major crimes continued to decline * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Two teens shot in Cypress Hills park in Brooklyn's third double shooting in as many days * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn experienced a concerning wave of gun violence with multiple double shootings, including two victims in Cypress Hills.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

Nation's violent crime rate fell in 2024 to lowest in 20 years, new FBI shows

Violent crime rates have dropped significantly, with overall violent crime down 4.5% and property crime down 8.1% in 2023.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

FBI report: Despite overall crime drop, anti-LGBTQ+ remain alarmingly high

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes remain high despite an overall decrease in violent crime in the U.S.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Disputed or debunked claims about migration and crime in the UK

40% of sexual crimes in London last year were committed by foreign nationals, according to Robert Jenrick, citing the Centre for Migration Control data.
UK politics
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

New York City has record-low shootings so far in 2025, crime decreasing overall, mayor says | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

New York City has record-low shootings so far in 2025, crime decreasing overall, mayor says | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYPD says crime dropped in April, but murders and shootings increased for the month | amNewYork

Overall crime fell in NYC for the seventh straight month despite increases in murders and shootings.
#domestic-violence
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Everyday cooking

Eilis O'Hanlon on memoir Deadly Silence: 'The most shocking detail in that note was that he admitted to enjoying the killings of wife Clodagh Hawe and his children'

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Everyday cooking

Eilis O'Hanlon on memoir Deadly Silence: 'The most shocking detail in that note was that he admitted to enjoying the killings of wife Clodagh Hawe and his children'

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC transit crime spirals downward, even as major felonies remain an issue for law enforcement

NYC transit crime decreased year to date in July, despite a spike in felony crimes in May.
#vehicle-theft
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

One in eight women a victim of violence, ONS says

One in eight women were victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse, or stalking last year.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Homicides and thefts decline in Antioch, according to police

Antioch saw a decline in homicides but an increase in rape and aggravated assaults in the first half of 2025.
#subway-safety
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Shootings by LAPD on the rise as officers open fire 4 times in 2 weeks

LAPD shootings have surged in 2023, with 21 incidents resulting in nine fatalities, reflecting the highest mid-year totals since 2018.
#gun-violence
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

First on amNY: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg touts dramatic fall in shootings and homicides | amNewYork

from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
US news

These Guns Show Up at Crime Scenes More Than Any Others

Gun violence affects 64% of Americans, challenging the perception that it only impacts those involved in mass shootings.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 months ago

Shootings reach historic low in NYC, says Mayor Adams

New York City is experiencing record low gun violence incidents, marking a significant reduction in shootings.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

First on amNY: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg touts dramatic fall in shootings and homicides | amNewYork

US news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These Guns Show Up at Crime Scenes More Than Any Others

Gun violence affects 64% of Americans, challenging the perception that it only impacts those involved in mass shootings.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 months ago

Shootings reach historic low in NYC, says Mayor Adams

New York City is experiencing record low gun violence incidents, marking a significant reduction in shootings.
UK news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

NCA says 'crude' comparison to FBI efficiency 'not credible'

NCA refutes claims of FBI being nearly three times more effective, citing different remits and flawed comparison methods.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Shameful' that black boys in London more likely to die by 18 than white boys, says Met chief

The vast majority of our people are good people. But that legacy, combined with the tragedy that some of this crime falls most heavily in black communities, creates a real problem.
UK politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Mexico's cartels are taking a $1.3 billion bite out of the economy through extortion-and they're getting hungrier

Extortion is strangling businesses in Mexico, with organized crime often at the root. Smaller businesses frequently cannot endure the financial burden, leading to closures.
US politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London's most dangerous tourist attractions' revealed in new list

The National Portrait Gallery near Trafalgar Square reported 3,060 crimes in one year, including 1,200 thefts, while their spokesman pointed out only two reportable instances among 1.6 million visitors.
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

City of L.A. on pace for lowest homicide total in nearly 60 years

"What we're seeing is a broader trend that goes over several years. We're seeing homicide rates go down all across the United States."
Los Angeles
#east-london
#london
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason

"They're not drinking from a fire hose," he says. City officials around the country often point to policing as a key component of why crime falls."
US news
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

The True Price of Crime in America: What Taxpayers Are Really Paying For - Social Media Explorer

Spending on crime response varies dramatically from one state to another. For instance, California spends significantly more than states with less crime or smaller populations.
Social justice
#youth-violence
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Revealed: More than 700 children as young as 10 caught with knives and firearms in London schools

Over 700 children caught with weapons in London schools highlights ongoing youth violence and the need for preventive measures.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Child aged 10 found with knife amid concerns of youth violence epidemic'

Youth violence in Scotland is escalating alarmingly, with children as young as 10 found in possession of bladed weapons.
Recent incidents of knife violence have raised serious concerns about the safety of teenagers in Scotland.
#london-underground
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

NYC Notches Fewest Murders, Shootings in Modern History in 2025

New York City achieved record lows in shootings and homicides from January to May 2025, highlighting its ongoing recovery and improved safety.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A new map shows where people get robbed the most on Oxford Street

Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road are hotspots for theft, especially phone snatching, according to police data.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

At least 6.5m of fuel stolen at petrol station forecourts in five years

Fuel thefts at petrol stations in England and Wales have risen sharply, with 130,000 incidents leading to over 6.5 million liters stolen in five years.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Good News About Crime

Violent crime reporting often highlights increases while downplaying decreases, influencing public perception of safety.
Recent data shows a significant decline in crime rates, indicating a potential recovery from the 2020 spike.
#shoplifting
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Crime's up in London - but the capital's still safer than Manchester, according to latest police data

Statistical comparison shows London is safer than Manchester despite higher total crime numbers.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | Shocking data detail NYC illegal migrant crime with 3.2K arrests - including assault, robbery, murder

Over 3,200 migrants were arrested in taxpayer-funded shelters in NYC, highlighting significant concerns about crime linked to the migrant crisis.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Subway crime continues a downward trend, even as high-profile crimes make NYC headlines

Subway crime in NYC shows an overall downward trend despite recent spikes.
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Over 1/4 of S.F.'s arrests or citations for drugs now come from 16th and Mission

San Francisco's crackdown on drug use at 16th and Mission led to a significant rise in arrests, with the area accounting for 27% of drug incidents.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany: Police chief warns of 'cocaine surge' DW 04/22/2025

"Cocaine is spreading rapidly in Germany," Holger Munch emphasized, reflecting on the rising drug trade dynamics as markets in North America become saturated."
Germany politics
Germany news
fromwww.thelocal.se
4 months ago

Police investigate after two men killed in Gothenburg shooting

Two men were shot in Gothenburg, believed to be linked to gang violence, sparking a murder investigation by police.
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