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BREAKING: Crime Actually Did Go Up in 2022

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 2218 implied HN points • 16 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. Crime went up in 2022, contrary to some reports. This means that the fears about rising crime were not unfounded.
  2. The FBI quietly changed its crime statistics without much public notice. This raises questions about how transparent they are with the data.
  3. Corrections to important data usually receive less attention than the original shocking stories. This could mislead people about the true situation.

The blue cities must be fixed

Noahpinion • 41294 implied HN points • 12 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. Many big cities are struggling with issues like crime, high living costs, and poor services. This has led people to feel frustrated and move away, even voting for different political leaders.
  2. To fix these cities, it's crucial to build more housing and make it more affordable for everyone. Cities need to find ways to increase housing supply, instead of limiting it.
  3. Cities should focus on providing better public services and enforcing laws to maintain order. This means ensuring the government serves everyone effectively, not just those in charge or nonprofit groups.

Good cities can't exist without public order

Noahpinion • 18000 implied HN points • 23 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. Good cities need safety and order for people to feel comfortable walking around. This makes neighborhoods lively and helps build a strong community.
  2. High crime can lead to people opposing new housing and transit options. This fear can contribute to NIMBY attitudes, stopping cities from growing and improving.
  3. Cities in Europe and Asia, along with places like New York City, show that having a strong police presence helps keep areas safe and makes urban living more appealing.

Russia is not actually a very nice place to live

Noahpinion • 15882 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Crime Rates
  1. Moscow may not be as safe or developed as some other cities as perceived by a certain individual in comparison.
  2. There are concerns about the accuracy of Russia's reported murder rates, indicating potential underreporting for political reasons.
  3. American cities face challenges like disrepair, high crime rates, and inadequate public transit systems, highlighting the need for significant improvements.

Conservatives Are Lying on Immigrant Crime

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 3657 implied HN points • 07 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. Many people incorrectly believe that immigration leads to higher crime rates. In reality, data shows that most immigrants, especially legal ones, tend to commit less crime than native-born citizens.
  2. Some politicians use scary language about immigrants increasing crime to push their agenda. This can create a false narrative that makes the public fearful and misinformed about the actual impact of immigration.
  3. Immigrants often face more crime themselves and can actually help reduce crime rates in communities by starting businesses and contributing to the economy. So, they can serve as a buffer against crime rather than a cause of it.
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Why American Cities (Actually) Suck

The Discourse Lounge • 1348 implied HN points • 31 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. Many American cities struggle because of poor political support and funding for urban infrastructure. Unlike some other countries, America often neglects its cities, leading to issues like poverty and crime.
  2. Increased policing alone won't solve the problems in American cities. Issues like gun violence and bad transportation systems need to be addressed holistically.
  3. To make cities better, America could learn from European and Asian approaches to urban planning and social welfare. Improving community support and organizing urban services better could lead to healthier, safer cities.

Black Lives Matter Killed 8,682 Black People

Handwaving Freakoutery • 1482 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. Murder rates in the USA rose significantly in 2020, the biggest single-year increase ever. This spike in violence coincided with the protests related to the Black Lives Matter movement.
  2. Using historical data, an estimate suggests that about 8,682 extra black people were killed due to the rise in murder rates connected to these protests. This number reflects the additional deaths beyond what might have been expected.
  3. The impact of protests suggests that social movements can have serious real-world consequences, influencing crime and safety in communities. It's important to consider how actions taken during advocacy can affect the very people they aim to support.

Under The Clearance Rate Data Hood

Jeff-alytics • 412 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. Reported clearance rates for all crimes have fallen since 2019.
  2. Clearance rates significantly dropped in 2020, 2021, and 2022, affecting big cities and suburbs.
  3. Accessing clearance rate data from different years can be challenging due to varied reporting methods and data constraints.

Disaffected tonight at 8

Disaffected Newsletter • 639 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. The findings from George Floyd's autopsy suggest he wasn't killed by police, citing high fentanyl levels instead of suffocation.
  2. There's a troubling trend where young people feel emboldened to commit violent acts without fear of consequences, leading to tragic outcomes.
  3. Many people shared personal experiences of growing up with a parent who has Borderline Personality Disorder, highlighting the challenges it brings.

Good guy with a gun

Situation Normal • 58 implied HN points • 16 Nov 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. News can often make us feel anxious or angry, especially when it’s about things we can’t change. Many people prefer local news because it's more relatable and sometimes entertaining, like car chases.
  2. A story about a 79-year-old veteran shows how firearms can play a crucial role in self-defense. Even though the veteran didn’t want to use his gun, it ultimately saved his life during a scary encounter.
  3. There's a lot of debate about guns in society, reflecting different opinions on their use. Some people feel safer with a gun for protection, while others think stronger laws should be in place to keep guns away from everyone.

Real Talk about Race and Murder Rates

Handwaving Freakoutery • 1233 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. The key to solving the murder problem in the United States lies in repairing the family unit across all demographics.
  2. Murder rates in the US do not correlate with gun ownership by race; 'it's the guns' is not explanatory for the differences in murder rates.
  3. Single motherhood, particularly the absence of fathers, is a major factor in predicting high murder rates across different racial demographics in the US.

Anatomy of a Gun Lie

Handwaving Freakoutery • 758 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. Gun controllers manipulate language to create fear and mislead people about gun-related incidents.
  2. Historical context is crucial to understanding data and statistics presented in media reports.
  3. The correlation between gun ownership rates and gun violence is complex and influenced by various factors beyond just the number of guns.

Why Have Cops Stopped Pulling People Over In A Crime Wave?

Public • 247 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. Police reform has led to a decrease in traffic stops for minor infractions, which has impacted crime rates.
  2. Reductions in traffic stops have not shown significant reduction in racial disparities but have led to a dramatic increase in crime.
  3. The decrease in traffic stops has resulted in a rise in car thefts in Oakland, contributing to the overall increase in crime.

Policing as a Toxic Industrial Labor Relation

Something to Consider • 39 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. After protests in 2020, many police officers are doing less to fight crime. This is not because there are fewer crimes, but because officers now feel less support.
  2. Trust is really important in policing. When officers believe their efforts won't be appreciated, they may only do the bare minimum required.
  3. To improve policing, city leaders need to show they support the police and encourage them to be more active. This could help reduce crime and increase safety.

OSD 303: Why isn’t there more violence?

Open Source Defense • 52 implied HN points • 09 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Rates
  1. Laws alone don't heavily influence crime rates; many other factors play a significant role. Neighborhoods with the same laws can show huge differences in violence rates due to social and cultural differences.
  2. Most people choose not to engage in violence because they have better life choices and moral values. It's a positive sign that people's personal choices, rather than just laws, limit violence.
  3. Issues like gun misuse are not just about making laws tougher but about changing cultural attitudes toward violence. Making misuse culturally unthinkable can be more effective than focusing solely on legislation.