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Louisiana's Crime Rates: A Glimpse of Hope in 2025

January 12, 2026

Louisiana saw some good news in 2025. Crime rates went down in many cities. New Orleans had fewer murders. There were 121 in 2025, down from 125 in 2024. That's a 3% drop. But the big news is that murders are down 55% from three years ago. That's a huge improvement. Shreveport also saw a big drop.

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Asheville Sees Crime Numbers Go Down

December 2, 2025

Asheville is seeing fewer violent crimes this year. The city has reported a 28% drop in violent crimes compared to last year. This is the lowest number in five years. The biggest reason for this drop is fewer aggravated assaults. The city had a big spike in violent crimes in 2022. That year, there

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Crime Drops in New York, Then a Shocking Murder

December 5, 2024

New York City saw a big dip in crime rates in November 2024. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) announced that crime fell by nearly 6 percent. This drop was mainly due to fewer murders, robberies, and burglaries. The NYPD also reported a significant decrease in shootings, with 61 fewer incid

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The Unseen Facade of Boston's Gang Past

September 10, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up in a city where gangs and violence ruled the streets? Boston's gang past is a complex and often misunderstood topic, but a new book by Paul Joyce, a former cop turned criminologist, sheds light on the lives of those who lived it. Joyce spent t