What’s Behind the Staggering Drop in the Murder Rate? No One Knows for Sure.

Violence has been falling for several years. But last year for the first time, all seven categories of violent crime tracked ...
The Root

New Report Shows Murders, Violent Crime Down in 40 Cities. Here’s What That Means

The report analyzed 40 cities including Baltimore, New York City, Chicago and Atlanta and found that across the board, murders are decreasing and so are other forms of violent crime. Of the 13 types ...
The New York Times

Nearly Half of America’s Murderers Get Away With It

Most crimes go unsolved, emboldening criminals and potentially leading to more violence. By German Lopez I reported from Louisville, Ky. I’ve covered crime and the justice system for more than a ...
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Modernizing the Nation’s Crime Statistics

A panel of the National Research Council assessed and made recommendations for the development of a modern set of crime measures in the United States and the best means for obtaining them. A panel of ...