Crime in the U.S.: Key questions answered | Pew Research Center
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Federal statistics show dramatic declines in U.S. violent and property crime rates since the early 1990s.
Short Reads | April 24, 2024 What the data says about crime in the U.S. X Facebook Threads LinkedIn WhatsApp Mail Add Us On Google By John Gramlich A growing share of Americans say reducing crime should be a top priority for the president and Congress to address this year. Around six-in-ten U.S. adults (58%) hold that view today, up from 47% at the beginning of Joe Biden’s presidency in 2021. How we did this We conducted this analysis to learn more about U.S. crime patterns and how those patterns have changed over time. The analysis relies on statistics published by the FBI, which we accessed
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