Half of Americans are highly interested in what local officials are doing to address crime | Pew Research Center

August 20, 2024

2. Types of local crime news

Half of Americans are highly interested in what local officials are doing to address crime

Half of Americans are highly interested in what local officials are doing to address crime

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Half of Americans are highly interested in what local officials are doing to address crime

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2. Types of local crime news
About a third or more often see news about property, drug-related and violent crime in their local area
Black Americans are more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to see news about violent crime often
Half of Americans are highly interested in what local officials are doing to address crime
Black and Asian Americans, women are especially interested in tips on how to stay safe from crime
Americans say it is harder to find local news about crime patterns and causes than details of crimes and tips about safety