Also "news" sources aren't required to tell the truth because something something entertainment something something no reasonable person would believe us.

[–] SoyViking@hexbear.net 4 points 2 years ago

The most rational economic system in action!

[–] SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net 14 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It's enough that it's got the talking heads on the msm spinning it that it is, which is why I brought it up.

[–] Frank@hexbear.net 17 points 2 years ago

I wouldn't trust them, or local police. Afaik the FBI is the least sketchy source of crime stats, and then maybe there are some independent researchers that are okayish.

[–] Cummunism@hexbear.net 12 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

talking heads

unless talking about the band, plz no. talking heads will say crime is bad because the corporate overlords want more cops.

[–] ClimateChangeAnxiety@hexbear.net 14 points 2 years ago

I think it is slightly but it’s up from being the lowest of all time

[–] Nagarjuna@hexbear.net 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't know about crime generally, but retail has seen dramatic staffing cuts and as a result, shoplifting is up for sure. No data, just reporting from the ground. It's not a problem when they're subtle, but the assholes who push you around to get to the liquor are stressful.

[–] 420blazeit69@hexbear.net 5 points 2 years ago

It's hard to generalize, but I think violent crime is falling from the recent spike, while property crime is stable or even up a little (shoplifting, as you said).