In Coeur d'Alene, crime rates have dropped so much that even the police chief is surprised. "I'm shocked at how low it is, " said Lee White, the city's police chief. From January to September this year, major crimes like burglary and theft have decreased by 13% compared to last year. If we look back to 2015, these crimes have dropped by a whopping 63%. Other offenses...
Every day, numerous crimes take place around us. However, only a select few are recorded, leading to an overall increase in crime rates. This could be due to a lack of concern or meticulous record-keeping of past crimes. It's crucial for everyone to consider crime statistics from the past when deciding where to go and for law enforcement to take steps to control crim...
Election night brought a big change in Los Angeles County. District Attorney George Gascón, known for his progressive policies, was shown the door by voters. He got less than 40% of the vote, unable to stand up against former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman's promise to clamp down on crime. Hochman spoke of a "safer future, " and it seems many voters agreed. Crime...
For years, criminals have been roaming free, thanks to lenient deals and a lack of justice. How did we get here? A decade ago, billionaire George Soros started funding local district attorney campaigns, aiming to reshape the justice system. His goal? To make certain criminals have more rights than the rest of us. Soros-backed DAs, like George Gascón in Los Angeles, h...
You might have heard that crime is dropping, but don't be fooled. The real story is different. When the FBI reported a decrease in violent crime in 2022, they left out crucial data from big cities like Los Angeles and New York. Later, they quietly updated the numbers, showing a 4. 5% increase. The same thing happened in 2024. The FBI said violent crime fell by 15%, b...
The FBI's latest crime report shows that both violent and property crime in the U.S. decreased in 2023. This is a continuation of a downward trend that started after the higher crime rates during the pandemic. Murder rates dropped by 11.6%, and property crime fell by 2.4%. Overall, violent crime went down by 3%. However, the 2024 presidential race has seen politicia...
Oakland is in a tough spot, and many people are pointing the finger at Mayor Sheng Thao. The city's budget is a mess, and crime rates are soaring. Thao and the council haven't been able to handle these problems effectively. They've been juggling numbers and putting off tough decisions, which has led to a big budget deficit. Instead of facing the issues head-on, they'...
Former President Donald Trump recently sparked a social media storm by suggesting a violent day to end crime. He made these remarks during a rally in Pennsylvania, claiming that shoplifting is on the rise, especially among migrants. He even compared it to the horror film "The Purge," where all crimes are legal for one night each year. Trump's idea? A single rough hou...
The FBI's recent data shows that crime in the US has kept falling in the first six months of 2024. Murders are down by 23% compared to the same period last year, while violent crimes fell by 10%. Rapes decreased by 18%, aggravated assaults by 8%, robberies by 14%, and property crimes by 13%. These numbers are likely to be closely watched by the campaigns of form...
Get ready for some good news! Violent crimes have taken a big dive in the first half of 2024. According to fresh data from the FBI, murders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults have all seen significant drops. Murder is down by over 22%, rape by 17.7%, robbery by 13.6%, and aggravated assault by 8.1%. It's not just violent crimes though; even property crimes ha...