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Jan 21 2026CRIME

Elgin's Crime Numbers Show Hopeful Trends

In 2025, Elgin experienced a significant drop in gunfire incidents, with a 63% decrease compared to the previous year. This drop is a big deal because gunfire cases had been on the rise since 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city saw just 24 incidents involving shots fired in 2025, down from

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Jan 18 2026CRIME

Staten Island's Crime Drop: What's Behind the Numbers?

Staten Island saw a big drop in crime in 2025, but not all areas improved. The overall crime rate fell by 0. 7%, but some crimes went up. For example, grand larceny and retail theft saw small increases. However, violent crimes like murder and shootings dropped a lot. Murders went down by 63%, and sh

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Jan 12 2026CRIME

Louisiana's Crime Rates: A Glimpse of Hope in 2025

Louisiana saw some good news in 2025. Crime rates went down in many cities. New Orleans had fewer murders. There were 121 in 2025, down from 125 in 2024. That's a 3% drop. But the big news is that murders are down 55% from three years ago. That's a huge improvement. Shreveport also saw a big drop.

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Immigration Enforcement: A Closer Look at the Numbers

The White House recently responded to criticism from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz regarding immigration enforcement. They claimed that stricter measures have led to a decrease in violent crime and improved public safety across the country. The administration highlighted a significant drop in homicid

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Jan 09 2026CRIME

Maryland's Big Move to Fight Crime: $124. 1M for Police

Maryland is making a big splash with a $124. 1 million investment in law enforcement. This cash boost is part of the state's plan to keep everyone safe. It's not just about throwing money around; it's about making sure police have what they need to do their jobs well. Crime in Maryland has been goi

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Jan 06 2026CRIME

Baltimore's Crime Drop: Is It All About Tougher Prosecution?

Ivan Bates, Baltimore's State's Attorney, is making waves with a significant drop in crime rates. He's been in office for three years, and things are looking up. The office itself has seen a makeover, but the real change is in the way things are done. Bates has boosted the team, adding more prosecu

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Jan 05 2026CRIME

Baltimore's Crime Fight: What's Next?

Baltimore has seen some good news lately. Crime rates have been going down. In 2025, the city saw a big drop in gun violence. There were nearly 30% fewer killings. This is the second year in a row with fewer than 200 homicides. Mayor Brandon Scott says this is because of the city's plan to stop viol

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Jan 05 2026CRIME

Keeping Prince William County Safe: A Look at the Police Department's Successes and Challenges

Prince William County has seen a drop in crime over the past five years. The police chief, Peter Newsham, shared his thoughts on what's working and what's not. First, the good news. Crime has gone down by 11%. Violent crime has dropped even more, by almost 20%. That's a big deal. The police have al

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Jan 04 2026CRIME

Fewer Lives Lost: Pittsburgh's Crime Rates Drop in 2025

In 2025, Pittsburgh saw a big drop in homicides. There were only 35 killings, the lowest number in decades. This trend wasn't just in Pittsburgh. Other big cities like New York and Los Angeles also saw fewer murders. Experts say this could be because of better community programs and less violence ov

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Jan 03 2026CRIME

Fairfax County's Crime Drop: What's Behind the Numbers?

Fairfax County saw a drop in crime across several categories in 2025. This includes a 15% decrease in homicides, with all cases solved. Non-fatal shootings and robberies also saw significant reductions, down 37% and 20% respectively. These improvements align with broader trends seen across the regio

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