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Poll: Crime Worries Persist Despite D.C.'s 26% Decline

8/14/2025

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A recent poll shows that 67% of Americans consider crime a pressing concern, particularly among Black (71%) and Hispanic (73%) communities. Interestingly, violent crime in Washington, D.C. has dropped by 26%. Meanwhile, Trump's proposal for a federal police takeover faces backlash, with 47% disapproving, as many question the need amid declining crime rates.

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A recent poll shows that 67% of Americans consider crime a pressing concern, particularly among Black (71%) and Hispanic (73%) communities. Interestingly, violent crime in Washington, D.C. has dropped by 26%. Meanwhile, Trump's proposal for a federal police takeover faces backlash, with 47% disapproving, as many question the need amid declining crime rates.