CRIME STATISTICS

Nov 11 2025CRIME

Crime Trends in Santa Clarita Valley: A Mixed Bag

In 2025, the Santa Clarita Valley saw a mix of good and bad news when it comes to crime. Property crimes took a big dip, dropping by over 19%. This is great news for residents. But, violent crimes went up by 8. 78%. That's a concern. The biggest drop was in larceny thefts. These are crimes where someone takes something that doesn't belong to them, like shoplifting o...

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Fayetteville's Councilman Questions Police Tactics and Youth Curfew

In Fayetteville, City Councilman Mario Benavente is known for his differing views on police and public safety. He recently raised concerns about the youth curfew and the disparity in traffic stops between Black and white drivers. During a recent council meeting, Police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. presented data showing a decrease in overall crime but an increase in juve...

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Oct 28 2025CRIME

Ann Arbor's Crime Stats Now Open for All to See

Ann Arbor is making it easier for everyone to keep an eye on crime. The police have launched a new online tool that shows crime numbers from the past few years. This tool reveals that overall crime has gone down by 7% compared to last year. Violent crime has also dropped by 4%. But not all areas of Ann Arbor are seeing these improvements. Downtown Ann Arbor is actua...

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Aug 20 2025CRIME

Florida's Execution Record: A Look at the Numbers

Florida has been busy with executions this year. As of now, they've carried out 10 in 2025 alone. That's a new record for the state. The latest was Kayle Bates, a 67-year-old man who was put to death for a crime he committed back in 1982. He was convicted of kidnapping and killing a woman from an insurance office in the Florida Panhandle. Bates didn't have much to s...

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Jul 15 2025CRIME

Uncovering Hidden Crimes: Infants and Neonates at Risk

In the shadows of society, a grim reality persists. Infants and newborns face a higher risk of homicide than any other age group. This is not just a statistic; it's a call to action. Data from recent years reveals a troubling pattern. Most infanticides are committed by males, while neonaticides are predominantly carried out by females. The victims of infanticide are ...

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Jul 15 2025CRIME

Kootenai County Sees Crime Numbers Drop

In 2024, Kootenai County experienced a notable decline in reported crimes, marking a significant shift from previous years. The total number of offenses dropped by nearly 10%, with 7, 079 incidents reported, down from 7, 984 in 2023. This decrease follows a pattern of fluctuation, with the lowest number of offenses recorded in 2020 at 6, 022. The most common crimes ...

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

California's Crime Numbers: A Closer Look at Newsom's Claims

California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has been using crime statistics to defend the state's reputation. He often highlights that California's homicide rate is lower than some other states, like Missouri. However, this comparison is misleading. Missouri's high homicide rate is largely due to St. Louis, a city run by Democrats for decades. Newsom's focus on homicides ig...

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Jul 02 2025CRIME

Hate Crimes in Massachusetts: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Concern

In Massachusetts, crime rates have been going down. This is good news. But there is a worrying trend. Anti-Jewish hate crimes are on the rise. They went up by more than 20% in 2024. For the first time since 1991, these crimes are now the most reported hate crimes in the state. Other crimes are also down. Homicides, robberies, and car thefts all saw decreases. This s...

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May 25 2025CELEBRITIES

A Star's Sudden Encounter With Crime

In 2006, a well-known actress, Rosamund Pike, found herself in a frightening situation. She was walking down a London street, chatting with her mother on her mobile phone. Suddenly, a thief on a bicycle snatched her phone and punched her in the face. Pike was left with a nasty bruise and a scary memory. Pike shared her story recently on Magic Radio. She described th...

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May 24 2025POLITICS

Misleading Video Stirs Old Pain for South African Family

In a surprising move, a former US president recently showed a video to the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa. The video was meant to support a claim of a so-called "genocide" against white farmers in South Africa. The video showed a road lined with white crosses, which the former president claimed were burial sites for over a thousand white farmers. However, t...

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