Crime

Emerging From a Long Pandemic Hangover

The murder rate and traffic deaths are decreasing, and drug overdoses appear to be leveling off.

Why the Perception That Crime Is Rising Persists

President Joe Biden trumpets a falling violent crime rate, but FBI raw data tells a different story.

How Will Jury Selection Work for Donald Trump?

Past high-profile cases can help us know what to expect.

Assessing Claims About an Illegal Immigrant Arrested for Murder in Maryland

It’s true that Nilson Granados-Trejo faced multiple immigration detainers but was never deported.

There’s a Price to Pay for Public Trust

Crimes that corrupt our institutions don’t just hurt the people who are directly involved.

Where’d All the Serial Killers Go?

Musings on the decline of lethal degenerates.

Staying Safe: Try That in a Small Town

The crime rate in an undersized municipality often isn’t what most expect.

Washington’s Crime Problem

D.C. leaders are struggling to deal with a wave of violence.

What About Marc Fogel?

A schoolteacher’s family wants answers from Washington two years after his arrest in Russia.

The Death of Jordan Neely

Was the tragedy an example of vigilantism—or self-defense?

How About Zero Tolerance for Crime?

It’s not hopeless or naïve. It’s the government’s job.

Why Are Businesses Fleeing Portland?

Examining claims that crime in Portland is to blame for recent business closures.

In Praise of Normalcy

It’s how most Americans want to live their lives, contrary to the assumptions of arrogant radicals.

Even Systemic Problems Need Local Solutions

An uptick in shoplifting is a national trend, but one left best to cities to deal with.

The Return of the Firing Squad, Explained

Idaho’s state legislature paves the way for the execution method’s return.

America’s Changing Death Penalty Debate

Americans are souring on the death penalty for lots of different reasons.