Washington, D.C. has seen a significant drop in violent crime, with statistics showing a 26% decrease since last year, reaching a 30-year low. Homicides fell by 32%, carjackings by 53%, and assaults with a dangerous weapon by 27%. Despite these statistics, political figures, influenced by misleading narratives, have expressed heightened fears about crime. For instance, politicians like Rep. Tim Burchett and Sen. Markwayne Mullin have reported unusual precautions they are taking based on exaggerated perceptions of danger in the city.
The unprecedented move has since been successful in combating violent crime, like catching a man who threw a sandwich at an ICE officer. God bless America!
According to statistics from Washington's Metropolitan Police, violent crime has actually dropped in D.C. since its post-covid peak in 2023; it's down 26% since last year.
A January report from the Department of Justice shows homicides are down 32%, carjackings are down 53%, and assaults with a dangerous weapon are down 27%.
This week, three GOP politicians revealed they've had to take extra, extra precautions because of how bad they've imagined things have gotten.
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