Overall Crime Rate Down in 2009

Good Crime Stat News For A Change!

by Diane on January 11, 2010

Ahh - Optimism!

Ahh - Optimism!

Is that some light I see at the end of the crime and justice tunnel? Well, by golly, I think it is!

Let’s start out this New Year by reviewing some recent encouraging news from the crime and justice front.

First, the overall crime rate in America is down. It may not feel like it where you live, some states had better showings than others, but nationwide the statistics are startling, especially since many believe in times of economic stress crime rates usually go up. This proves that’s not necessarily so. [click to continue…]

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