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Yhn WorldCrime first seen 19 h ago, last 53 min ago, peak #6

Crime is falling sharply across the United States

Original: The great crime decline is happening all across the country

Crime rates are dropping nationwide, continuing a broad decline that spans cities and regions alike. Commentators are highlighting that the improvement is not limited to a few big cities but is a countrywide trend, prompting debate over what is driving it and why public perception of crime has not kept pace with the data.

Why now: A major publication's argument that the crime decline is national in scope has reignited debate over crime trends and public perception.

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