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The Great Crime Decline Is Happening All Across the Country
An Atlantic essay argues that crime is falling not just in a few big cities but broadly across the United States, amounting to a nationwide 'great crime decline'. It suggests the trend is underappreciated in public debate, where perceptions of rising crime persist despite the data. Readers are discussing why crime has dropped so widely and why the improvement is not shaping political conversation.
Why now: Falling crime contrasts sharply with persistent public fears about safety, making the data surprising and debate-worthy.
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- The Great Crime Decline Is Happening All Across the Country · andsoitis · 26
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