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Percentage of Americans Who Say Local Crime Is Up Hits 50-Year High

Percentage of Americans Who Say Local Crime Is Up Hits 50-Year High
Broken Arrow, Okla., police and fire department investigate the scene of a fire with multiple fatalities at the corner South Hickory Ave. and West Galveston St. on Oct. 27, 2022. Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP
John Haughey
John Haughey
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The percentage of Americans who think local crime is getting worse hit its highest level in five decades, according to a Gallup poll released on Oct. 28.

A record 56 percent of respondents said they believe there’s more crime locally now than there was a year ago.

John Haughey
John Haughey
Reporter
John Haughey is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter who covers U.S. elections, U.S. Congress, energy, defense, and infrastructure. Mr. Haughey has more than 45 years of media experience. You can reach John via email at [email protected]
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