Crime Perception in America
A recent Gallup poll found that 49% of Americans believe crime is increasing, a decrease from 64% last year and 77% two years ago.
“We're moving in a really good direction in this country,” said criminologist Alex Piquero. “And that's a credit to law enforcement and all the non-law enforcement agencies around the United States that are working together to drive down the crime problem."
According to Piquero, a professor at the University of Miami, the country is on track to record the lowest levels of homicide since the early 1960s. The poll also revealed that more Republicans (69%) than independents (45%) or Democrats (37%) view crime as an extremely or very serious problem.
- 49% of Americans think crime is increasing
- Down from 64% last year and 77% two years ago
- Lowest levels of homicide since the early 1960s expected
Author's summary: Crime perception in America is decreasing according to Gallup poll.
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