Crime rates on cruise ships have hit a two-year peak, raising concerns among travelers. From January 1, 2025, to March 30, 2025, there were 48 reported crimes on cruise ships departing from the US. The crimes included 23 rapes, 10 sexual assaults, and seven assaults. These incidents highlight the potential risks that passengers might face while enjoying their ...
Türkiye is a country that is taking a bold step. It is trying to see if giving free healthcare to the poorest people can make a dent in crime rates. This is not a small task. It involves looking at a lot of data and making sense of it all. The idea is simple. Give people free healthcare. This is not just any healthcare. It is full coverage. This means that peopl...
The subway system in New York City has seen a significant drop in major crimes over the past few years. This is a big deal because it shows that efforts to make the subway safer are working. The head of security for the transit agency shared some impressive stats. Since 1997, major crimes have dropped by a whopping 64%. This includes serious stuff like murders, rapes...
Believe it or not, even though cities like Chicago have seen a 7% drop in homicides and shootings, many folks still think crime is increasing. This isn't just happening in Chicago; places like Oakland, New Orleans, and Philadelphia are noticing similar trends. So why don't we feel safer? Some experts point the finger at the media. They've been giving crime more airti...
Matthew Graves, the U. S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, is stepping down from his post. His resignation comes amidst controversy surrounding his handling of cases, particularly the one involving Hunter Biden. Graves decided not to press charges against Hunter Biden for tax evasion, despite requests from the Delaware U. S. Attorney's office. He cited difficul...
Let's talk about a big change in Santa Monica, California. In 2014, a law called Proposition 47 was passed. This law changed how some crimes are punished. Before Prop 47, certain crimes like theft and drug possession were felonies. After Prop 47, these crimes became misdemeanors, meaning the punishments were less severe. So, what happened in Santa Monica after this? ...
Imagine working long hours, only to see your job get tougher and tougher. That's what's happening to NYPD detectives. More and more of them are calling it quits. Last year, 370 detectives retired. This year, the number jumped to 422, a 14% increase. Back in 2001, there were around 7, 000 detectives. Now, there are only 5, 500. Why are they leaving? One big reason is ...
Donald Trump made tougher crime policies a big part of his campaign. He wants to send immigrants away, bring back "stop-and-frisk", and kill drug dealers. But will these ideas actually work? Experts aren't so sure. They say crime rates go up and down no matter who's in charge. Plus, immigrants don't commit crimes more than anyone else. Some even think Trump's plans c...
Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, is expected to win re-election next year. This is surprising since many people think he's too soft on crime. No other Democrat has stepped up to challenge him in the primary. Republicans might have a strong candidate, but winning in liberal Manhattan is still tough. Some people worry that if Bragg wins, New York will look...
For years, Sunnyvale has been known as a safe city with lots of high-tech companies and wealthy areas. But recently, there's been a spike in crimes, and the local police union wants the city to be more open about it. Violent crimes went up by 15. 6% from 2022 to 2023, and a whopping 59% in the last ten years, according to a state crime database. This includes robberi...