The crime rate in the US capital has sharply increased, and locals exclaim, "I don't want to live in panic and worry."
According to the Washington Post on September 11th, the crime rate in the US capital, Washington D.C., has sharply increased over the past year, with gun violence, homicide, and teenage car robbery causing panic and concern among local residents.
According to American media, as of August this year, there have been at least 166 homicides in Washington, compared to 131 in the same period of 2022. In addition, this year's homicide and robbery cases have increased by 29% and 67% compared to the same period in 2022. Since 2022, the number of teenagers arrested for car robbery has also increased.
Washington resident Morten is very worried about being robbed, so he avoids gas stations at night. Heisman, who has lived in Washington for 22 years, said that compared to taking the bus, she would choose to drive or take a taxi at night, especially when alone, because she believes it is not very safe at night. 33 year old business consultant Brian Beddy said that shortly after he and his family moved to the US capital, they found their neighbor's house stolen and a late night shooting incident occurred near their residence. Betty took a series of preventive measures such as staying at home at night, locking the car, and activating the house alarm, and remained vigilant at all times. "In fact, I don't want to live in panic and worry," she said