Overall, crime is going down. However, murders are up, as are thefts from vehicles. There have been 38 murders so far this year, compared to 34 at this point last year. Theft from vehicles are up significantly, but as the cops as, that’s one of the most preventable crimes there is.
Overall, this is good news, of course. Let’s not get too excited, though. Think of it like this: Going from a C- to a C or C+ is indeed progress, but we haven’t exactly made the honor roll.
