Summary
In 2024, many U.S. cities reported historic declines in homicides and reductions in other violent crimes compared to 2023.
Cities like Philadelphia and Chicago saw notable drops, but some, such as Charlotte and Baton Rouge, experienced increases.
Despite these improvements, public perception of crime remains high, influenced by political rhetoric, media coverage, and local apps.
Experts note that gun violence disproportionately affects Black communities, impacting safety perceptions.
While intervention programs helped reduce violence, concentrated crime and rising shooting lethality continue to shape public unease.
The ironic thing is that it makes white people feel less safe because black people are disproportionately the perpetrators, when instead it should make white people feel safer because black people are disproportionately the victims. The racism only ratchets one way.