Poll: Crime has become one of the most concerning issues for Americans, with over half of the population worried about falling victim. Since the beginning of this year, | America | Americans
On August 1st, according to a report by American media "News Nation" on July 30th, a recent public opinion survey released by the US "News Decision Headquarters" found that crime has become the second largest concern for Americans, after inflation. More than half of the respondents expressed concerns about becoming victims of violent crimes.
The data released this week by the US capital Washington D.C. shows that the overall crime rate in Washington D.C. has increased by nearly 30% since the beginning of this year. Compared to the same period in 2022, homicide cases have increased by nearly 15%.
Washington D.C. Congressman Brooke Pinto believes that due to high crime rates, the region is in a state of emergency, which is no longer a secret for the public.
The Mexican Embassy in the United States has sounded the alarm for potential criminal issues and urged its citizens to take preventive measures when visiting Washington D.C. In the US Congress, the Republican led House of Representatives has begun to cite the city's crime statistics and review local public safety laws, but there have been no results so far.
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