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Large majority of Americans say violent crime a major problem: poll

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There were a total of 1,326,600 violent crime incidents last year, the FBI says. The number of murders increased to 22,900 in 2021 from 22,000, an increase of 4.3%. The mixed data come as violent crime remains a concern for many Americans.

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FBI Reports Slight Decrease in US Violent Crime

The number of murders rose, but the FBI cautions against reading too much into the data

4 years ago·Washington, United States

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Large majority of Americans say violent crime a major problem: poll

More than three-quarters of Americans see violent crime as a major problem ahead of the November midterm elections, according to a new Politico-Morning Consult poll published Wednesday. The poll shows 77 percent of Americans believe violent crime is a major problem, while 17 percent view it is a minor problem and just 2 percent say…

4 years ago·Washington, United States

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