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CRIME WEEK: Using Data To Predict Crime

Mar 18, 2024
Crime Week on the podcast delves into analyzing national crime trends, exploring factors affecting murder rates, the impact of the pandemic on crime and gun violence, the public perception vs actual crime trends, and the significance of contextualizing crime data for a better understanding.
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  • Trustworthy crime data is scarce, impacting public perception of crime trends.
  • Gun violence contributes to rising murder statistics, posing challenges for crime resolution strategies.

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Crime Trends in Major Cities

Crime rates, especially murder, have been a topic of discussion. Contrary to previous fears, crime rates have significantly decreased in 2024. Comparing figures even before the pandemic shows corrections in various cities. Jeff Asher, a data expert, shared insights on crime patterns and data collection methods.

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