Homicides went up in 2020 and 2021 and are now rapidly coming back down. Violent crime nationwide hasn’t increased. But the perception of a crime wave still colors U.S. politics.

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    8 months ago

    No because where I live homicide is up from last year and one still happens almost every day

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      8 months ago

      There’s literally a section in this article titled “Anecdotes shape perception.” In the event you were being serious, try reading the article, since it specifically addresses your point.