Crime Reporting: US Crime Stats, NCVS & Underreporting
US crime statistics are tracked via FBI UCR and NCVS surveys, but underreporting is a concern. NCVS captures unreported crime, revealing trends and discrepancies in crime data.
Trump’s Claims on Washington D.C. Crime: Fact-Checking
Fact-checking Trump's claims of rising crime in Washington D.C., including murder rates and federal intervention. Data shows a decrease in violent crime since 2023, despite Trump's assertions. Focus on carjackings and historical context.
Trump says violent crime is up 43%. Much data disagrees
For instance, the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justicefound that through 2024’s first six months, "homicide and most other violent crimes have dropped to or slightly below levels seen before the onset of the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests that followed the killing of George Floyd."