CRIME PERCEPTION

Jun 01 2026CRIME

Feeling unsafe: What France’s crime worries really show

Recent surveys suggest most people in France think crime is spiraling beyond control, with over seven in ten sharing this concern. The numbers vary by political group – center-right voters show the highest alarm at 92 percent, while younger adults and Green Party supporters are less convinced. Women

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Mar 15 2026CRIME

City Downtown Traffic Drops as Crime Concerns Grow

Traffic speed data from major city roads shows that fewer people moved through downtown and the Over-the-Rhine area in summer 2025 than in the previous year. A study by a data firm found that cars traveled faster on key streets, indicating lighter traffic flows. Bus and streetcar ridership also fell

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Jun 01 2025CRIME

Dallas: The Challenge of Changing Safety Perceptions

The new police chief in Dallas has a tough job ahead. Daniel Comeaux is stepping into a role where he needs to change how people see safety in the city. Crime stats show progress, but feelings on the ground tell a different story. Crime numbers have been dropping for the past few years. By

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Apr 28 2025CRIME

Mapping Fear in the City: How We Feel About Our Surroundings

The emotional landscape of a city is more than just buildings and streets. It is a complex mix of feelings, memories, and perceptions. Researchers have developed a way to map these emotions. They focus on how people feel about their environment and how safe they feel in it. The method is called Emo

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